clung

[ kluhng ]

verb

1. simple past tense and past participle of cling ¹.

clung

/ klʌŋ /

verb

1. the past tense and past participle of cling

Example Sentences

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

From Salon

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.

From BBC

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

From BBC

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

From BBC

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

From Los Angeles Times