clinched

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A similar ovation came more than 90 minutes later after Williams clinched a tiebreaker to win the second set and force a third.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 30, 2026

On Tuesday, they clinched their best performance during the first six months of a year since 1991.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 30, 2026

Ultimately, for all that Ancelotti's changes made a difference, it was a Japan mistake and the composure of Bruno Guimaraes and Gabriel Martinelli that clinched victory for Brazil.

From BBC • Jun. 29, 2026

The source of the trouble is Group J, where Argentina has already clinched the top spot.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 24, 2026

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

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