clung
Americanverb
verb
Example Sentences
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The majority of residents and tourists were wearing masks and the smell of smoke clung on to clothes for days, she said.
From BBC ● Jul. 28, 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
A camp of Gen Z has clung to the dream of work-life balance.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 29, 2026
“This woman clung to her baby, and said, ‘I just had this baby.
From Salon ● Jun. 27, 2026
Fred jumped and clung to the end with his claws.
From "Nim’s Island" by Wendy Orr
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