clung
Example Sentences
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Those who wrote to her “often clung to every possible shred of plausible deniability.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 31, 2026
"I managed to find a wooden plank, which I clung to for two days and one night," Begum said, noting she eventually caught the attention of a passing rescue ship.
From Barron's ● Jul. 21, 2026
The Dodgers catcher had previously clung to hope that the two, who had been reported missing, would be found.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 6, 2026
“This woman clung to her baby, and said, ‘I just had this baby.
From Salon ● Jun. 27, 2026
Beatrice, who had clung to me all day long, turned me loose.
From "Secrets at Sea" by Richard Peck
