clinched
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Xavier Simons, who scored the goal that clinched the second leg for Bolton on Thursday at Valley Parade, is less diplomatic about their prospects.
From BBC • May 14, 2026
Monroe 7, Chavez 1: The Vikings clinched the East Valley League title, their first league title since 1995.
From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026
The Nasdaq Composite clinched its best month since April 2020 and its seventh record close of the year, thanks to a rally in semiconductor stocks.
From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026
Dove soap-maker Unilever spun off its ice-cream business last year into the Magnum Ice Cream company, and recently clinched a deal with spice-maker McCormick to combine food businesses.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026
The oath of allegiance to the flag and the singing of “The Star-Spangled Banner” clinched it.
From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith
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