checkmate

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But the moment Washington forced an error by the Broncos’ defense, the Huskies called checkmate.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 14, 2025

If this is supposed to be some 4-D chess move, it looks an awful lot like checkmate — for the wrong side.

From Salon • Feb. 23, 2025

Ackman presented the director’s allyship as a checkmate even though, once again, neither he nor Oxman denied any of the reporting on the substance.

From Slate • Jan. 10, 2024

Niemann’s efforts to complicate White’s task pay off when Sevian goes in for an ill-fated piece sacrifice in hopes of checkmate: 50.

From Washington Times • Oct. 10, 2023

"Well, not exactly checkmate," Theo replied, "but Sandy would have had to resign. I took his queen."

From "The Westing Game" by Ellen Raskin