clinched

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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

Raman on Monday clinched a spot on the November ballot, the Associated Press declared.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

Nearly a decade on, Slade's influence on Saturday's 32-12 victory, which clinched a play-off spot for the Chiefs at Sarries' expense, was still key.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 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

There was little doubt in Mother’s mind, anyway, about what the baby would be named, and Dad clinched the matter by the next remark which he addressed to the baby.

From "Cheaper by the Dozen" by Frank B. Gilbreth Jr. and Ernestine Gilbreth Carey