1
as in to keep (to)
to give steadfast support to
continued to cling to the old ideas of child rearing long after they had gone out of fashion
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2
as in to grip
to have or keep in one's hands
clung to a pole in the subway car to keep from falling as it lurched along
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Even before the shutdown gripped Washington, there were mounting Democratic complaints that Trump would undermine any government funding deals struck by Congress with his use of pocket rescissions, aimed at canceling spending unilaterally at the end of a fiscal year.—
Ramsey Touchberry,
The Washington Examiner,
16 Oct. 2025 -
It’s made from durable, attractive stainless steel and has ergonomic knobs that are easy to grip.—
Christopher Murray
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FOXNews.com,
16 Oct. 2025
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In less than a second, the ball was clutched in Grizzle’s outstretched arms before he was brought down to the turf, part blue and part orange.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
15 Oct. 2025
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In the clip, Miska is surrounded by blankets, clutching a plush toy, and resting peacefully as the swing rocks gently.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Oct. 2025
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Seldom without a piece of grass or straw clenched between his teeth.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 Oct. 2025
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To estimate 10 degrees in the sky, use the width of your clenched first held at arm's length.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
14 Oct. 2025
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However, the time some birds took reacting to the sudden darkness could have been spent foraging for food, searching for mates or defending their territory, Aguilar said.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
13 Oct. 2025
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Schematically, Denver did a lot of stunting, tried out some zone looks and defended the ball more aggressively.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
13 Oct. 2025
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But as Muttaqi went about a public relations blitz in India and held talks with Indian officials, deadly clashes erupted along the Durand Line border between Pakistan and Afghanistan in recent days.—
Happymon Jacob,
Time,
16 Oct. 2025
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Lyon has earned the net Alex Lyon was playing his fourth game in seven days and still held steady for most of the night.—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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In grabbing McNeeley in the same class as Knueppel, Sion James and Ryan Kalkbrenner, Charlotte wanted to infuse its roster with youthful players boasting an old school mentality.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Oct. 2025
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If her vibe is all about being cute yet comfy, grab the matching shorts for extra brownie points.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Glamour,
13 Oct. 2025
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By that third one, Fuller says, Maggie Murdaugh is not just standing by her man.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
15 Oct. 2025
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Crawford said the lying in wait allegations could not be proved because his client was just standing by a gate when the attack happened.—
City News Service,
Oc Register,
15 Oct. 2025
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“Cling (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cling%20%28to%29. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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