clincher

Example Sentences

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The win over Aston Villa in February provided the moment where the bond with supporters could stick, Edwards sprinting down the touchline after Rodrigo Gomes' stoppage-time clincher as fans went wild.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

The AI race could well be the clincher.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 12, 2025

He had six hits in the two games, including three doubles and three RBIs in the series clincher Wednesday night at Dodger Stadium.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 3, 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