clinch

Example Sentences

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The Trailblazers were able to clinch victory thanks to one free throw from JJ Sati-Grier and two from Brannon Martinsen.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 1, 2026

“This may be the last chance to clinch a deal,” said Saeid Golkar, associate professor at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga and an expert on Iran’s military.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 26, 2026

But he crucially failed to take his first two break points in the 11th game, before Rinderknech seized his opportunity to clinch the opening set in the following game.

From BBC • Feb. 25, 2026

But he remains a politician staunchly rooted in the mid-aughts, when all 7,000 of his teeth could really clinch an election.

From Slate • Feb. 25, 2026

Henry opened his mouth to answer, suddenly goggled, and clasped her to him in a clinch.

From "Go Set a Watchman: A Novel" by Harper Lee