clinch

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The American, who had not won a tournament since the 2019 US Open, beat Denmark's Nicolai Hojgaard by five shots to clinch the PGA Tour event in Texas.

From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026

But Harper's salvo proved to be in vain as Venezuela regained the lead in the ninth inning, punishing a shaky performance from US reliever Garrett Whitlock to clinch victory.

From Barron's • Mar. 18, 2026

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

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