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clinches

  • plural of clinch.
  • present tense form of clinch (3rd person singular).

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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

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

From Slate Oct. 30, 2025

He clinches India victory over and over and over again.

From BBC Mar. 4, 2025

The business about the flowers and little birdies just clinches the deal.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver