clincher

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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

The AI race could well be the clincher.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

In the past three games — the clincher against the Phillies and the two here against the Brewers — the Dodgers have not even trailed for a full inning.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 15, 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

That was the clincher right there, 99 percent of what you needed to know.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover