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Recent Examples of clung
The Murdochs and Redstones are far from the only families that clung tenaciously to control of their media empires for as long as possible.
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Howard Homonoff, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
In addition to the mouse study, the researchers also confirmed that the protein quickly clung to carbon monoxide in human blood in test tubes.
—Sara Novak, Scientific American, 11 Sep. 2025
Throughout most of the pregnancy, the Henrys clung to hope.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 10 Sep. 2025
This trend held true on the real-world gaming tests, too; in some cases, the Blade 14 clung even tighter to the other machines.
—Matthew Buzzi, PC Magazine, 7 Sep. 2025
Rice, meanwhile, struggled offensively in its Week 1 matchup against Louisiana but clung on to a 14-12 road win in a hostile environment that the Ragin' Cajuns made difficult.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Sep. 2025
Even when Pegula rediscovered her ability to smother Sabalenka with deep returns to her backhand, the Belarusian clung onto her serve.
—Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2025
Chaos erupted at Miami International Airport early Tuesday when a woman from England allegedly snatched a 4-year-old boy from his mother at a checkpoint, clung to him, and refused to let go—while insisting the child was hers, according to deputies.
—Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Since then, the country has clung to oil as a magic bullet for prosperity – a policy pursued by former president David Granger, who governed until 2020.
—Anabella González, CNN Money, 1 Sep. 2025
Howard Homonoff, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
In addition to the mouse study, the researchers also confirmed that the protein quickly clung to carbon monoxide in human blood in test tubes.
—Sara Novak, Scientific American, 11 Sep. 2025
Throughout most of the pregnancy, the Henrys clung to hope.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 10 Sep. 2025
This trend held true on the real-world gaming tests, too; in some cases, the Blade 14 clung even tighter to the other machines.
—Matthew Buzzi, PC Magazine, 7 Sep. 2025
Rice, meanwhile, struggled offensively in its Week 1 matchup against Louisiana but clung on to a 14-12 road win in a hostile environment that the Ragin' Cajuns made difficult.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Sep. 2025
Even when Pegula rediscovered her ability to smother Sabalenka with deep returns to her backhand, the Belarusian clung onto her serve.
—Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2025
Chaos erupted at Miami International Airport early Tuesday when a woman from England allegedly snatched a 4-year-old boy from his mother at a checkpoint, clung to him, and refused to let go—while insisting the child was hers, according to deputies.
—Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Since then, the country has clung to oil as a magic bullet for prosperity – a policy pursued by former president David Granger, who governed until 2020.
—Anabella González, CNN Money, 1 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clung
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Participants adhered well, spending 73 percent of the study in ketosis.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Sep. 2025
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The microwave filter is crucial for protecting your microwave's internal parts from gunk getting stuck or the fans from overheating.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
12 Sep. 2025
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With anxiety, you’re stuck in hypothetical scenarios.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Clung.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clung. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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