clinch

Example Sentences

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The outcome of week 23 went down to the last of the 10 games before Chris clinched his first weekly win of 2026.

From BBC

Alcaraz had clinched the first two sets and was cruising when, serving at 4-4 in the third, he suddenly pulled up and was left barely able to serve or move.

From BBC

England beat Sri Lanka by 53 runs to clinch a one-day international series win on Tuesday.

From BBC

Even though the EU clinched a deal with the U.S., the specter of tariffs has never fully disappeared.

From The Wall Street Journal

Joe Root and Harry Brook hit hugely contrasting, but equally brilliant, unbeaten centuries as England beat Sri Lanka by 53 runs to clinch a one-day international series win.

From BBC