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Clinched playoff spot for fifth time in past six years with sixth consecutive victory behind a trade-deadline-bolstered defense that’s allowed two goals or fewer in five of those contests.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 29, 2024

Warriors: Clinched the sixth seed in the Western Conference playoffs and will face the Sacramento Kings in the first round.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 9, 2023

Clinched playoff spot even while losing Thursday, and still fending off Devils for Metropolitan Division lead.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 24, 2023

“Peace! Our Bomb Clinched It!” declared Richland’s Aug. 14, 1945, edition of The Villager announcing Japan’s surrender and the war’s end.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 3, 2017

While they were Clinched, Mabel's Father, a large, Self-Made Man, came down the Stairway and out to the Veranda.

From Fables in Slang by Newman, Clyde J.