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Cling to

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Physical Support

Used to describe physically holding something to prevent falling or being moved.

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The hiker clung to the side of the cliff until help arrived.
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Persist in Difficulty

Often used to illustrate persistence despite difficult or dangerous situations.

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He clung to the wreckage in the freezing water until rescued.
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Emotional Depiction

Conveys a sense of desperate effort or the last resort in a challenging scenario.

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In the midst of uncertainty, she clung to her faith.
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