clincher
Example Sentences
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That magical Brewers clincher was his only shining moment.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 30, 2026
As for that tiny point guard: With 45 points in the championship clincher, Brunson didn’t just win Finals MVP.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 15, 2026
In the past three games — the clincher against the Phillies and the two here against the Brewers — the Dodgers have not even trailed for a full inning.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 15, 2025
The clincher will be when they catch one of the perpetrators and get him to explain why he did it.
From BBC ● Apr. 17, 2025
“Your clincher clue was waddle? That seems to work,” Wilder responded.
From "The Tipping Point" by Malcolm Gladwell
