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clutch

[kluhch] / klʌtʃ /




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He mimics Brunson’s unpretentious style—Bridges once claimed to have eaten Chipotle for lunch every day for 10 years—and he’s been nails in the clutch.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

Infielder, Jack Champlin, St. John Bosco, Sr.: The UC Irvine commit and Trinity League MVP led the two-time Division 1 champions with a .390 batting average and 31 RBIs while repeatedly delivering clutch hits.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

A clutch of young coaches have emerged from under his wing to take on jobs elsewhere.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

Webbed claws clutch at a rock, and slowly, awkwardly, the creature lifts her rounded, barrel-like body out of the river.

From Slate • May 27, 2026

I clutch the phone, waiting for the familiar sound of Mom’s voice.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller




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