clinched

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The diminutive magician scored twice, taking his goal total for the tournament to seven, before converting in the shootout as Argentina clinched a first World Cup since Diego Maradona's heroics in 1986.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

The former Health and Human Services secretary clinched the first spot in the primary with Republican Steve Hilton appearing to be a close second.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Crowds of men in matching tracksuits clapped in unison and waved national flags as sand-coloured stallion Hankerven, adorned with jewellery and a traditional carpet, clinched the top prize.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

Villa might still have won at Etihad Stadium and thus Arsenal clinched the title, but the game would have taken on different significance.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

“Because we got Democracy and that’s the best thing there is,” clinched Johnny.

From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith