cling
Example Sentences
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Rather than fleeing from such a leader, followers cling to him for salvation and protection.
From Salon • May 28, 2026
Others cling to the possibility that the fishing trade on the Congo will survive the pollution.
From Barron's • May 20, 2026
On a Thursday night in West Hollywood, a sleek, multi-level townhome is filled with stylish guests holding fragrance vials the way partygoers cling to cocktails.
From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026
At least Isak's return gave the Reds something to cling to on an otherwise night to forget.
From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026
Rather it seems that an aspect of human nature is the tendency to cling tightly to one’s advantages and privileges and to rationalize the suffering and exclusion of others.
From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander
Vocabulary lists containing cling
Unit 1: Telling Details
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Nehru's "Tryst with Destiny" Speech
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Ship Breaker
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