had clung
- past perfect of cling.
Example Sentences
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In the short term, however, the Astros have put a dent in the optimism the club had clung to among its stable of young pitching depth.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 5, 2025
A couple who discovered a migrant had clung to the back of their vehicle all the way home from France have been issued a £1,500 fine.
From BBC ● Mar. 10, 2025
He had clung so tightly to his grandfather's leg as he tried to save himself that he left a mark.
From BBC ● May 15, 2024
Shellshocked by years of economic malaise that followed the bubble of the 1980s, Japanese executives had clung to the status quo for years.
From New York Times ● Jun. 14, 2023
I had clung to them, to Rass, yes, even to my grandmother, afraid that if I loosened my fingers an iota, I would find myself once more cold and clean in a forgotten basket.
From "Jacob Have I Loved" by Katherine Paterson
