clinching
- present participle of clinch.
Example Sentences
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After hobbling back for another go, she scored a 9.712, clinching the team’s historic win.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 20, 2026
On a night when his teammates struggled offensively, Brunson willed the Knicks to the series clinching victory, another gritty come-from-behind victory for a team that has made them a trademark.
From Barron's ● Jun. 14, 2026
Hilton, however, appears on the cusp of clinching the second spot on the ballot.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 9, 2026
The real Leicester City miracle was winning a 5,000-1 shot Premier League title five years earlier, but clinching a first FA Cup in 2021 was almost as special.
From BBC ● May 15, 2026
She stumbled down the first few steps, clinching Mr. Whitaker’s arm tight.
From "The Boy in the Black Suit" by Jason Reynolds
