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clinch

verb as in secure a goal

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sew up

verb as in hold securely; grab

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France could have clinched qualification for next year's tournament in North America with a win in Reykjavik combined with Ukraine failing to beat Azerbaijan at the same time.

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Nigeria host Benin on Tuesday in a must-win game as they attempt to clinch qualification for next year's World Cup finals in the United States, Canada and Mexico.

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Roberts called on Sasaki to pitch two innings in the clinching game.

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She then clinched the set third for her 50th win of the season and boost her chances of qualifying for next month's season-ending WTA Finals.

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Yes, it happened with two out and the bases loaded and allowed the Dodgers to steal a National League Division Series clinching 2-1 victory in 11 taut innings Thursday at Dodger Stadium!

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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