clincher
Example Sentences
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He spun three perfect innings in the club’s Game 4 clincher on Thursday.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 12, 2025
He had six hits in the two games, including three doubles and three RBIs in the series clincher Wednesday night at Dodger Stadium.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 3, 2025
Sir Ben says that is what first piqued his interest, with the script being a final clincher.
From BBC • Aug. 24, 2025
The clincher for Emery appears to have been the promise of playing Asensio in the number 10 position.
From BBC • Feb. 28, 2025
That was the clincher right there, 99 percent of what you needed to know.
From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover
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