was clinging
- past progressive of cling.
Example Sentences
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Woods was clinging to a one-shot lead after bogeys on the previous two holes.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 12, 2025
I was clinging on for so long and I finally had to say, 'it's time for you to go, mate'.
From BBC ● Dec. 28, 2024
He barely survived the runoff election, and was clinging to a slim margin as The Associated Press declared him the victor early Wednesday morning.
From New York Times ● May 29, 2024
When the material is reheated, it reverts to its rubbery state so it can be pulled away and easily detached from the surface it was clinging to.
From Science Daily ● Apr. 29, 2024
All those times August was clinging to life after a surgery, all those rush trips to the ER: Grans had always been there for Mom.
From "Wonder" by R. J. Palacio
