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Alcaraz had clinched the first two sets and was cruising when, serving at 4-4 in the third, he suddenly pulled up and was left barely able to serve or move.

From BBC • Jan. 30, 2026

By the time the final out had been recorded, the fact that the Dodgers had clinched yet another pennant was practically an afterthought.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 18, 2025

San Francisco and Baltimore already had clinched the coveted top seeds a week ago, so both automatically advance to the divisional round.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 8, 2024

Each team had clinched two points near the halfway point of the final day.

From Washington Times • Sep. 24, 2023

Elizebeth had clinched the case against Gordon Lim and his partners.

From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield