clinched

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Raman on Monday clinched a spot on the November ballot, the Associated Press declared.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

Crowds of men in matching tracksuits clapped in unison and waved national flags as sand-coloured stallion Hankerven, adorned with jewellery and a traditional carpet, clinched the top prize.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

Justice Department’s blessing in December — soon after Netflix had clinched the bidding war for Warner Bros.

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026

But after Manchester City drew on the road at Bournemouth on Tuesday night, Arsenal clinched the English Premier League title.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026

Ms. Watson looked down at the casket and clinched the podium tight to try to keep herself from shaking.

From "The Boy in the Black Suit" by Jason Reynolds