clinched

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Reed's stunning equaliser clinched him top prize, ahead of team-mate Harry Wilson's outside-of-the-boot stab against Crystal Palace, and Rayan Cherki's mazy run and finish for Manchester City against Arsenal.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

It adds to a list of records collected by Dowman, who became the youngest Premier League winner when Arsenal clinched the title.

From BBC • May 24, 2026

Sierra Canyon 6, Bishop Alemany 5: Home runs by Cody Gallegos and Mikhal Johnson rallied the Trailblazers, who clinched second place in the Mission League.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026

Anduril in March clinched a contract worth up to $20 billion over the next decade that will consolidate work under multiple Army projects.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

They clinched in the center of the ring.

From "The Contender" by Robert Lipsyte