Cling to: When you cling to something, you hold onto it tightly or do not let go of it easily. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/ClingTo 

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Sphere of influence: a sphere of influence is a geographical area over which a country or organization wields significant political, economic, or cultural influence. 

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The devil you know is better than the one you don't: we often prefer to continue dealing with a challenging situation or person we are familiar with rather than one we are not. https://b.link/TuesdayTheDevilYouKnow 

On the other hand: the phrase 'on the other hand' can introduce a contrasting idea after you have made a point on a particular topic or issue. https://links.artisanenglish.jp/OnTheOtherHand 

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