clincher

Example Sentences

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As for that tiny point guard: With 45 points in the championship clincher, Brunson didn’t just win Finals MVP.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 15, 2026

The win over Aston Villa in February provided the moment where the bond with supporters could stick, Edwards sprinting down the touchline after Rodrigo Gomes' stoppage-time clincher as fans went wild.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

He spun three perfect innings in the club’s Game 4 clincher on Thursday.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 12, 2025

Sir Ben says that is what first piqued his interest, with the script being a final clincher.

From BBC • Aug. 24, 2025

Maybe it’s just easier to say, This is the clincher, than admit there’s no such thing.

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz