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clinch

verb as in secure a goal

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verb as in hold securely; grab

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Mistakes crept in on the Japanese's service game, allowing Kartal to take advantage and clinch the opening set.

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McLaren can clinch the constructors' championship for the second consecutive year if the race result goes their way in Baku.

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For the five innings Tuesday, Ohtani displayed utter dominance against the only team to have already clinched a division title.

Redford clinched an Oscar, a Golden Globe, the Directors Guild’s top prize and numerous other prizes for the film.

Their magic number for clinching an 11th division title in 12 seasons is 10 with less than two weeks left in the regular season.

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