cling

Example Sentences

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They are tied for the third-most 20-point losses in the league, yet somehow are still clinging to fifth in the Western Conference standings.

From Los Angeles Times

Despite the devastation, some residents cling to the belief that the new year might bring an end to the fighting and a chance to rebuild.

From Barron's

In the case of children who were constantly clinging to their parents, this was attempted by encouraging them to get used to sleeping alone.

From BBC

This environment means many employees are clinging to their jobs.

From The Wall Street Journal

"Michelle was on the ward for three days and initially she was very clingy, wouldn't let me go. I didn't know anything about mental health back then, so I just put it down to tiredness."

From BBC