clincher

Example Sentences

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"The idea that who owns the seabed was the deal clincher in this election is baffling. People were fed up with us," they said, suggesting Drakeford did not want to acknowledge that.

From BBC • May 20, 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

He spun three perfect innings in the club’s Game 4 clincher on Thursday.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 12, 2025

The clincher for Emery appears to have been the promise of playing Asensio in the number 10 position.

From BBC • Feb. 28, 2025

That was the clincher right there, 99 percent of what you needed to know.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover