clincher

Example Sentences

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The AI race could well be the clincher.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

In the past three games — the clincher against the Phillies and the two here against the Brewers — the Dodgers have not even trailed for a full inning.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 15, 2025

He spun three perfect innings in the club’s Game 4 clincher on Thursday.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 12, 2025

Sir Ben says that is what first piqued his interest, with the script being a final clincher.

From BBC • Aug. 24, 2025

Maybe it’s just easier to say, This is the clincher, than admit there’s no such thing.

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz