clinch
verb (used with object)
to settle (a matter) decisively.
clinched
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past participleof clinch.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof clinch.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
clinchverb (used with object)to settle (a matter) decisively.
Example Sentences
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Treasurys touched a fresh 24-year high on Monday, while the Nasdaq composite clinched a new record close.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 5, 2026
But speaking in Bangkok after informal closed-door talks with heads of delegations, Cordano said he was hopeful a deal could be clinched at the next official round of negotiations.
From Barron's ● Oct. 1, 2026
His 90-yard touchdown run immediately after Saugus turned over the ball on downs at the 10-yard line in the fourth quarter clinched the victory.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 26, 2026
He has emerged as a critical member of the AL’s best team, which earlier this week clinched a first-round bye in the playoffs.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 24, 2026
Elizebeth had clinched the case against Gordon Lim and his partners.
From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield
