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Now Huffington jokes that she has a foolproof plan to ensure that the Knicks will clinch their first championship in 53 years on Saturday night in San Antonio.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 11, 2026

Arsenal are currently on 76 points - so they know three wins from their final three games will clinch the title.

From BBC May 4, 2026

The winner of the game will clinch the AFC North division title and the loser will miss the playoffs.

From Barron's Jan. 2, 2026

If Stafford and the offense avoid turnovers, the Rams will clinch a playoff spot.

From Los Angeles Times Dec. 13, 2025

He will agree with you, will swear all you say, will go further than you go yourself, will clinch every argument you offer in the most enthusiastic way.

From Ireland as It Is And as It Would be Under Home Rule by Buckley, Robert John