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clinch

verb as in secure a goal

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The Lakers, who are 3-0 in West Group B, have already clinched their spot in the knockout round and will secure home-court advantage in the quarterfinals with a win against the Mavericks.

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Lando Norris could qualify only third for the sprint race at the Qatar Grand Prix - on the weekend the McLaren driver could clinch the world title for the first time.

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"That's something that can clinch the diagnosis for me, when someone says they're better with a hot shower. Patients describe going through all the hot water in their house," he said.

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A year earlier, the Dodgers clinched the World Series on a night of New York Yankees meltdowns.

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He capped off a stunning year by beating grand master Hoshoryu in a play-off to clinch his first title in only his 14th tournament.

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

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