clinched

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The diminutive magician scored twice, taking his goal total for the tournament to seven, before converting in the shootout as Argentina clinched a first World Cup since Diego Maradona's heroics in 1986.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

The former Health and Human Services secretary clinched the first spot in the primary with Republican Steve Hilton appearing to be a close second.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

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

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