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  • past participle of cling.
  • past tense form of cling.
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clung

[kluhng] / klʌŋ /
ADJECTIVE
adhered
Synonyms


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But, crucially, Hobbs clung on - England staying as a quartet for three punishing laps after Australia had dropped to a trio.

From BBC Jul. 30, 2026

"I managed to find a wooden plank, which I clung to for two days and one night," Begum said, noting she eventually caught the attention of a passing rescue ship.

From Barron's Jul. 21, 2026

A camp of Gen Z has clung to the dream of work-life balance.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 29, 2026

“This woman clung to her baby, and said, ‘I just had this baby.

From Salon Jun. 27, 2026

He offered Abby his arm and she clung to it.

From "Earthquake Terror" by Peg Kehret




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