clincher
Example Sentences
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It was fitting that Skubal, the Dodgers’ big trade-deadline acquisition, was on the mound for the clincher.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 15, 2026
That magical Brewers clincher was his only shining moment.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 30, 2026
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 AI race could well be the clincher.
From BBC ● Apr. 7, 2026
Maybe it’s just easier to say, This is the clincher, than admit there’s no such thing.
From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz
