clinch

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This time, having been unable to contribute four years earlier, Drogba stepped up to coolly net the winning spot-kick and clinch Chelsea's first European crown.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

At another point, they just needed to avoid a three-goal defeat at Celtic Park on Saturday to clinch a first title since 1960.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

Days later, his younger brother Jack delivered an overtime goal of his own against Canada to clinch gold.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026

Less than four weeks after suffering a Grade 2 left oblique muscle strain, Austin Reaves is closing in on a return with the Lakers in position to clinch a spot in the Western Conference semifinals.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2026

Herb was hardheaded, a slow man to make a deal; Johnson had worked over a year to clinch this sale.

From "In Cold Blood" by Truman Capote