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On Friday, SpaceX clinched the biggest initial public offering in the history of the U.S. equity market, raising more than $85 billion.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 16, 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

They clinched in the center of the ring.

From "The Contender" by Robert Lipsyte