clinched
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The former Health and Human Services secretary clinched the first spot in the primary with Republican Steve Hilton appearing to be a close second.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
Raman on Monday clinched a spot on the November ballot, the Associated Press declared.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026
Crowds of men in matching tracksuits clapped in unison and waved national flags as sand-coloured stallion Hankerven, adorned with jewellery and a traditional carpet, clinched the top prize.
From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026
Reed's stunning equaliser clinched him top prize, ahead of team-mate Harry Wilson's outside-of-the-boot stab against Crystal Palace, and Rayan Cherki's mazy run and finish for Manchester City against Arsenal.
From BBC • May 28, 2026
Elizebeth had clinched the case against Gordon Lim and his partners.
From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield
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