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

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

He clinched his maiden ATP title on the clay courts of Buenos Aires in February 2025 before reaching the third round on his French Open debut, where he lost to Britain's Jack Draper.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

How Arsenal approach the game, having clinched the title without playing when Manchester City drew with Bournemouth last Tuesday, will be fascinating.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

Ms. Watson looked down at the casket and clinched the podium tight to try to keep herself from shaking.

From "The Boy in the Black Suit" by Jason Reynolds