clung

Example Sentences

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Children clung to their mothers inside halls lacking the most basic necessities.

From Barron's • Mar. 6, 2026

On the morning after Europe clung on to victory, Donald looked exhausted when he sat down for a BBC Sport interview.

From BBC • Mar. 4, 2026

The almost overly seasoned bits that clung stubbornly to the metal.

From Salon • Feb. 24, 2026

USC clung to a one-point lead as freshman Alijah Arenas stepped back for a jumper that clanged away.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 21, 2026

Pétain reorganized the French defenses and took personal command of the artillery; now the Germans became the target of fierce bombardments as they clung to their frontline positions or tried to advance.

From "The War to End All Wars: World War I" by Russell Freedman