cling

Example Sentences

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“There are so few moments I’ve completely nailed in parenthood. This is one of them, and I cling to it.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 15, 2026

Hidden among the clouds that cling to the Cambrian mountains, Graham has brought me to a secret location, armed with a home-made rake.

From BBC • Mar. 8, 2026

People cling to previous technological habits even when there’s a better alternative, like the time it took for flip phones to disappear after the advent of the smartphone.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 5, 2026

Chocolate chips are designed for stability; they resist melting, cling to their shape.

From Salon • Mar. 5, 2026

Ma, Pop, and Grandma huddle, cling, and cry.

From "Ghost Boys" by Jewell Parker Rhodes