cling

Example Sentences

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And Kantaria is hoping he can just about cling on until then.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

These earnings beats appear to be more of a surprise, and because investors tend to cling to their prior beliefs, they underreact to the unexpectedly good news.

From Barron's • Mar. 24, 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

I jam my feet in the rungs and cling tightly, trying to catch my breath.

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen