clinch

Example Sentences

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Rather than facing a dead rubber after another demoralising defeat, they can now clinch the series in a decider in Taunton on Tuesday.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

This time, having been unable to contribute four years earlier, Drogba stepped up to coolly net the winning spot-kick and clinch Chelsea's first European crown.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

Days later, his younger brother Jack delivered an overtime goal of his own against Canada to clinch gold.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026

Santa Monica 6, Culver City 5: The Vikings scored three runs in the sixth and two in the seventh to clinch the Ocean League championship.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2026

Herb was hardheaded, a slow man to make a deal; Johnson had worked over a year to clinch this sale.

From "In Cold Blood" by Truman Capote