Example Sentences

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Carolina clinches the playoff berth with a victory while the Buccaneers will not necessarily claim the post-season spot with a triumph.

From Barron's • Jan. 1, 2026

Tesla’s stock finally clinches a milestone almost a year in the making.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 17, 2025

The crowd's patience wore thin amid frequent holding, with Parker slipping to the canvas several times during clinches.

From BBC • Nov. 1, 2025

Yet it might also be what clinches five votes against him.

From Slate • Oct. 30, 2025

Caleb Cartwright raises both hands in a gesture that further clinches his mime thing: black turtleneck, black skinny jeans, black eyeliner, black bowler hat.

From "I'll Give You the Sun" by Jandy Nelson