cling
verb (used without object)
to adhere closely; stick to.
has been clinging
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present perfect progressiveof cling (3rd person singular).present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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After sliding to its lowest level since 2022, the greenback lately has been clinging to a critical support level dating back to 2008.
From MarketWatch ● Jan. 29, 2026
Since then, Alma has been clinging to the family members that remain, desperate to protect them.
From New York Times ● Dec. 15, 2021
Richardson’s husband, Jordan, suddenly a widower and single father to their 2-year-old, Katie, has been clinging to faith as he tries to navigate the dual losses.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 7, 2021
And it’s clear from the start that Ted has been clinging to old-fashioned notions of parenthood, when men were married to the office and fatherhood was more of a ceremonial role.
From The Guardian ● Dec. 11, 2019
Even if the rank and long-neglected vine is made to twine round some sustaining fabric, it carries with it the dampness and the soil of the earth to which it has been clinging.
From Helen and Arthur or, Miss Thusa's Spinning Wheel by Caroline Lee Hentz
