clung

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From what we see of Scotty in flashbacks, he was a buoyant blond goofball — exactly the kind of guy that the apparently friendless and family-less Kenna would have clung to like a life preserver.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 12, 2026

The British may have clung to their monarchy for 2½ centuries since their American cousins rejected it, but the relationship between royals and their loyal subjects hasn’t always been smooth.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 23, 2026

For several years, London has been losing ground to its star-studded rivals in Paris and Milan, but it has clung onto its role as a breeding ground for young talent.

From Barron's • Feb. 19, 2026

Zapata Rivera, who has a pending asylum claim, clung to his family.

From Salon • Jan. 14, 2026

She paused to readjust Chicken’s arms, which clung to her neck in a way that made breathing difficult.

From "Caterpillar Summer" by Gillian McDunn