were clinging
- past progressive of cling.
Example Sentences
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The Lions were clinging to a seven-point lead.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 18, 2026
George praised his team-mate and said they were "clinging on" in the final 20 metres of the final.
From BBC ● Aug. 2, 2024
In the meantime, residents were clinging to signs that the cold would eventually retreat: a stray crocus in the yard.
From New York Times ● Mar. 23, 2024
The Ducks were clinging to a one-goal lead late in the third before putting it away with a pair of empty-net goals, including Vatrano’s at 18:41.
From Washington Times ● Oct. 16, 2023
Bubbles were clinging to the walls of the glass, too weak to climb out.
From "Slaughterhouse-Five" by Kurt Vonnegut
