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How to pronounce“cling”in English

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In natural English speech, "cling" appears in contexts such as: "You know, there are a lot of people who would prefer to cling to the problem and their talking points about how they're gonna solve it, rather than sort of roll up their sleeves and do the work it takes to build coalitions of support and find people who are willing to compromise and move the ball.". Listen to the exact timestamped clip in the accompanying video with synchronized subtitles.

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IPA/ˈklɪŋ/

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You know, there are a lot of people who would prefer to

cling to the problem and their talking points about how they're gonna solve it, rather than sort of roll up their sleeves

and do the work it takes to build coalitions of support and find people who are willing to compromise and move the ball.

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Definitions of “cling”

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noun

Fruit (especially peach) whose flesh adheres strongly to the pit.

“Antelope steaks and fried liver to begin on, and venison cutlets with chili con carne and pineapple fritters, and then some sardines and mixed pickles; and top it off with a can of yellow clings and a bottle of beer.”

noun

Adherence; attachment; devotion.

“a more tenacious cling to worldly reſpects,”

verb

To hold very tightly, as to not fall off.

“Seaweed clung to the anchor.”

Synonyms:clinch grip beclasp begrasp

verb

To adhere to an object, without being affixed, in such a way as to follow its contours. Used especially of fabrics and films.

Synonyms:cleave stick adhere attach