clinched
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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
He clinched his maiden ATP title on the clay courts of Buenos Aires in February 2025 before reaching the third round on his French Open debut, where he lost to Britain's Jack Draper.
From BBC • May 29, 2026
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
Justice Department’s blessing in December — soon after Netflix had clinched the bidding war for Warner Bros.
From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026
“They claim that this battle clinches Missouri to our side same as Donelson clinched Kaintuck,” he added.
From "Across Five Aprils" by Irene Hunt
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