Hang on for dear life (5)

I believe the answer is:

cling

(Other definitions for cling that I've seen before include "have emotional attachment?" , "Adhere, hold tight" , "Hold, cleave" , "Grasp urgently" , "Hold on as for dear life" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.

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