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
Speaking after a final-day victory over Everton clinched Tottenham's Premier League survival, Venkatesham discussed the emotional strains of a relegation battle that went to the season's closing minutes.
From BBC • May 27, 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
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
He’d just clinched the 1960–61 United States Championship, and he walked briskly through the snow-covered streets with his mother and Jack and Ethel Collins.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
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