clincher

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

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 defence flagged alarmingly late on, losing speed and structure as Argentina scored a last-minute try and came within metres of a last-play clincher.

From BBC • Nov. 23, 2025

Then again, Walker Buehler wasn’t part of the Dodgers’ plans for their World Series clincher last year.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 1, 2025

The clincher for Emery appears to have been the promise of playing Asensio in the number 10 position.

From BBC • Feb. 28, 2025

“Your clincher clue was waddle? That seems to work,” Wilder responded.

From "The Tipping Point" by Malcolm Gladwell