She added that "there will be consequences for those who cling to power".

It also stated that the military would not "cling to power for long".

By the fall of 1989, the regime was barely clinging to power.

Or are they desperately trying to cling to power with the hard cash brought in by tourists?

It's how you cling to power when the job isn't done.

They cling to power now only because the Persians support them.

Old people have always tried to cling to power.

"They will stop at nothing to cling to power."

The government appears to be hoping to cling to power for another year before it has to call an election.

Her critics say she is a stubborn lady who will cling to power.