has been clinging
- present perfect progressive of cling (3rd person singular).
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
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
That’s been dying for a long time, but fashion has been clinging onto it, as a way of categorizing all these different collections.
From New York Times ● Apr. 11, 2016
"Some one has been clinging to the edge of the ledge."
From The War Terror by Reeve, Arthur B. (Arthur Benjamin)
