clinch

Example Sentences

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His odds of clinching the role have dropped since early December, but Wall Street traders still deem him the most likely choice.

From BBC

The Rams have clinched a playoff spot, but their 38-37 overtime defeat by the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday dropped them from the No. 1 seed in the NFC to No. 5.

From Los Angeles Times

But that didn't stop the Cottagers from clinching successive league wins after beating Burnley last weekend.

From Barron's

They need one win or a Baltimore Ravens loss in the last two weeks of the regular season to clinch it and secure a home playoff game.

From Los Angeles Times

The Rams, who clinched a playoff spot, play the Atlanta Falcons on Nov. 29 in Atlanta and then conclude the regular season at home against the Arizona Cardinals.

From Los Angeles Times