| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Refuse to abandon (a hope or belief) (5,2) | The Guardian Quick | 05 Dec 2024 |
| Don't let go of | Newsday | 08 Feb 2022 |
| Hold tightly | Thomas Joseph | 08 Jan 2022 |
| Not let go of | USA Today | 04 May 2021 |
| Don't release what's caught with fish in the middle of water with duck | Irish Times Crosaire | 12 Aug 2017 |
| Hold firmly | Premier Sunday | 21 Aug 2016 |
| Stay with doggedly | LA Times Daily | 24 May 2015 |
| Stay with doggedly | ||
| Hold firmly, as opinions | ||
| Cherish | ||
| Cherish | ||
| Cherish | ||
| Refuse to relinquish | ||
| Don't let go of | ||
| Remain joined with | ||
| Don't let go of |