cling
Example Sentences
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Even after losing three games by an average of 19.6 points per game, the Lakers still cling to some hope.
From Los Angeles Times • May 10, 2026
It has taken 118 days but Tottenham finally have a win and hope to cling to.
From BBC • Apr. 25, 2026
I don’t generally cling to old beliefs, I tend to admire those who have dissented against prevailing orthodoxies.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026
These earnings beats appear to be more of a surprise, and because investors tend to cling to their prior beliefs, they underreact to the unexpectedly good news.
From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026
“Don’t cling to it—just hold it gently—Oh, well done.”
From "Code Name Verity" by Elizabeth Wein
Vocabulary lists containing cling
Unit 1: Telling Details
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Nehru's "Tryst with Destiny" Speech
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