clinch

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The buzz: Germany is already through to the knockout stages while Ecuador could finish second and clinch a spot in the round of 32 with a win coupled with an Ivory Coast loss or draw.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 23, 2026

With Bussi’s shutout performance in Game 6, Carolina defeated the Vegas Golden Knights, 3-0, to clinch the franchise’s second championship.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 15, 2026

The New York Knicks beat the San Antonio Spurs 94–90 in game five on Saturday to clinch the title for the first time in more than half a century.

From BBC • Jun. 14, 2026

They'll now have three chances to clinch their first title since 1973, starting with game five on Saturday in San Antonio.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

Then, just to show you how crazy I am, when we were coming out of this big clinch, I told her I loved her and all.

From "The Catcher in the Rye" by J. D. Salinger