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Plus, families worry about chatbot clinginess and non-tech firms bet big on AI.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 7, 2026

Sadie, he says, doesn’t let Cole get away with his clinginess and she “is very capable of handling someone who’s showing unwanted attention.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2023

Now biochemists are investigating whether mistletoe's clinginess can provide a natural alternative to synthetic glues.

From Scientific American • Oct. 3, 2022

Their ability to communicate has increased, but there can be quick slides into meltdowns and clinginess.

From Washington Post • Apr. 13, 2022

And one look at his early love letters shows a conqueror who isn't shy about displaying his passions — or his clinginess:

From Salon • Mar. 7, 2022