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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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Ramses Frías, a local Queens activist who’s voiced concerns over a crime crisis gripping his neighborhood, which is partially represented by Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., said the raids have also been warmly received by the community.—
Michael Dorgan,
Fox News,
1 Feb. 2025 -
Under Maduro – in office since 2013 – oil-rich Venezuela has fallen into a deep economic and political crisis, gripped by hyperinflation.—
Alejandra Jaramillo and Chris Lau,
CNN,
1 Feb. 2025
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The bottom line: Across the world, Birds Gang International will be congregating for a chance to see the Eagles clutch a second Lombardi Trophy.—
Isaac Avilucea,
Axios,
6 Feb. 2025
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The young and the old arrived clutching white candles, ready to light them, along with flowers and handwritten notes paying tribute to those killed in Tuesday’s massacre.—
Sarah Dean,
CNN,
6 Feb. 2025
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On match point, Swiatek sailed a forehand long and Keys clenched both fists and let out a huge smile.—
Adam Zagoria,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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King argued he is entitled to attorneys’ fees from Laney Griner, the mom of the 11-month-old boy who appeared with a clenched first in the viral meme.—
Zach Schonfeld,
The Hill,
21 Jan. 2025
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The visiting Catalans regularly strolled through the first line of pressure that night — with Vinicius Jr and Mbappe unconvincing in defending from the front in a 4-4-2 formation before Barca overloaded the midfield with their technical, creative players.—
Thom Harris,
The Athletic,
8 Feb. 2025
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In her Best Actress acceptance speech, Moore echoed her previous statements about devaluing women based on age — and specifically defended genre movies.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
7 Feb. 2025
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Now, the two senators want to hold the president to his pledge.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA TODAY,
10 Feb. 2025
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Also on Sunday, there were emotional scenes in Bangkok airport, as five Thai workers who were released after being held hostage for over a year in Gaza arrived back home.—
Robbie Griffiths,
NPR,
9 Feb. 2025
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Marvel Spider-Man's Car and Doc Ock Building Set Don’t forget to grab a Valentine’s Gift for the little one in your life.—
Mia Huelsbeck,
People.com,
6 Feb. 2025
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Also using a franchise model, the company operates a network of almost 10,000 stores across China, hoping to grab consumer attention with as many storefronts as possible, according to its prospectus.—
Yue Wang,
Forbes,
5 Feb. 2025
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The scoop and level method is what our Test Kitchen stands by.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
9 Feb. 2025
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The majority of citizens are in favor of giving prohibition a try and stand by the council in its decision.—
Contributed Content,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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“Cling (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cling%20%28to%29. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.
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