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as in keeps (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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as in clutches
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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Verb
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Kelly holds a political science degree from Wichita State University.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
4 Jan. 2025 -
The upper level holds a bonus room, loft and three more bedrooms while the lower level comprises a large recreation room, home movie theater, a wine cellar and guest suite.—
David Caraccio,
Sacramento Bee,
4 Jan. 2025
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Whichever item the baby grabs is thought to predict their future.—
Regina Kim,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
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For example, if the child grabs money, that could be an indicator of future wealth.—
Regina Kim,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
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Platt defends his record Platt was not present.—
Mike Hendricks,
Kansas City Star,
27 Mar. 2025
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After the game, Willard defends his comments questioning Maryland’s name, image and likeness funds compared with those of other Big Ten counterparts.—
C.J. Doon,
Baltimore Sun,
27 Mar. 2025
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“Clings (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clings%20%28to%29. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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