clinch

This issue became the principal argument against his candidacy as it became clear that Hamawy was going to likely clinch the nomination.

From Slate ● Jul. 14, 2026

However, the 21-year-old showed remarkable resilience to reset and finally clinch a 6-2 5-7 6-3 victory.

From BBC ● Jul. 11, 2026

The buzz: Germany is already through to the knockout stages while Ecuador could finish second and clinch a spot in the round of 32 with a win coupled with an Ivory Coast loss or draw.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 23, 2026

As the most dismal, down-and-out franchise of the past half-century aimed to clinch the NBA Finals, the Knicks flirted with disaster yet again and fell behind by 15 points in the second half.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 14, 2026

It had the effect of a referee’s whistle, separating the combatants from their clinch.

From "Ungifted" by Gordon Korman

The buzz: The two teams come into the group finale tied on points, so a win here clinches second place behind unbeaten Argentina.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 26, 2026

Carolina clinches the playoff berth with a victory while the Buccaneers will not necessarily claim the post-season spot with a triumph.

From Barron's ● Jan. 1, 2026

Tesla’s stock finally clinches a milestone almost a year in the making.

From MarketWatch ● Dec. 17, 2025

Yet it might also be what clinches five votes against him.

From Slate ● Oct. 30, 2025

The business about the flowers and little birdies just clinches the deal.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver

Spain clinched a berth to the final Tuesday by smothering France 2-0 at AT&T Stadium, running its unbeaten streak to 37 games while eliminating a team that had run roughshod through the tournament.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 15, 2026

The trader thought he had a chance on July 2, when ADI Predictstreet showed he had clinched a ticket to a knockout-stage match.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 12, 2026

On Tuesday, they clinched their best performance during the first six months of a year since 1991.

From MarketWatch ● Jun. 30, 2026

A similar ovation came more than 90 minutes later after Williams clinched a tiebreaker to win the second set and force a third.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 30, 2026

There was little doubt in Mother’s mind, anyway, about what the baby would be named, and Dad clinched the matter by the next remark which he addressed to the baby.

From "Cheaper by the Dozen" by Frank B. Gilbreth Jr. and Ernestine Gilbreth Carey

Egypt believed there were two potential penalty claims in their favour before Enzo Fernandez headed home the clinching goal.

From BBC ● Jul. 8, 2026

Fresh from clinching an accord to end the war with Iran and celebrating his 80th birthday, Trump's presence has dominated the summit in the spa town of Evian on Lake Geneva.

From Barron's ● Jun. 17, 2026

She then held her nerve in the second, recovering from being broken as she tried to serve out victory before clinching her first match point on Kalinskaya's serve.

From BBC ● Jun. 3, 2026

“Lots to be proud of,” said Hall after clinching the second-round sweep on Saturday night.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 10, 2026

She stumbled down the first few steps, clinching Mr. Whitaker’s arm tight.

From "The Boy in the Black Suit" by Jason Reynolds