had clinched
- past perfect of clinch.
Example Sentences
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The trader thought he had a chance on July 2, when ADI Predictstreet showed he had clinched a ticket to a knockout-stage match.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 12, 2026
Justice Department’s blessing in December — soon after Netflix had clinched the bidding war for Warner Bros.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 26, 2026
Chaturong had clinched a silver medal in swimming at the Asean Para Games in Indonesia last year.
From BBC ● Nov. 27, 2023
The Brewers had clinched no worse than a wild-card berth on Friday, with a 16-1 win over the Marlins in Miami.
From Washington Times ● Sep. 26, 2023
Elizebeth had clinched the case against Gordon Lim and his partners.
From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield
