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cling

[kling] / klɪŋ /


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"Any sort of hint of mental decay, you're sort of dead. There are moments when it pops up but it's not an all day every day condition, and that's what I cling onto."

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

Rather than fleeing from such a leader, followers cling to him for salvation and protection.

From Salon • May 28, 2026

Others cling to the possibility that the fishing trade on the Congo will survive the pollution.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

People who cling to their initial belief in poker get into serious trouble.

From MarketWatch • May 12, 2026

“I have nothing I need to cling to,” the king said with surprising calmness.

From "When the Sea Turned to Silver" by Grace Lin




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