They simply cling to one other with a desperate need.

He simply clung to her, a shelter, a sure refuge, and she supported him.

For a moment, they simply clung to each other.

Then he simply clung to the nearest stanchion, waiting for the air to rush out of the observatory, and his life after it.

She wasn't clinging any longer but simply leaning against him as if all passion were spent.

She simply clung to the horse's mane and let the animal run.

For a few seconds he simply clung there, maintaining his balance, with nothing: but empty space below.

They simply clung to each other, their anguish and fear palpable.

The other day, on the cliff path to Harford, she turned quite giddy and simply clung to me.

He simply clung, like a tick, waiting for the endless time to pass.