clung
Example Sentences
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"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
Fox finished fifth, kept his card and clung on to a path that brought wins on the DP World Tour, PGA Tour and now the Open Championship.
From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026
Tuchel kept experimenting on the fly and the Three Lions clung on until extra time.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 12, 2026
“This woman clung to her baby, and said, ‘I just had this baby.
From Salon ● Jun. 27, 2026
Nim clung tight, till she was half sea lion and half girl, and all of her was part ocean.
From "Nim’s Island" by Wendy Orr
