clung

I've clung to the promise of democracy in the hope that small changes could nudge us there.

Ford was handed opportunities to swing the match back England's way but could not find the clinical kicks required as New Zealand clung on for a 24-22 victory.

"We prepared for the worst but clung to hope," Teena, 32, said.

Mel Stride almost lost his Central Devon seat on 4 July - but clung on by 61 votes.

But on this night, they clung tightly to the hope of a comeback.