clinched

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He clinched his maiden ATP title on the clay courts of Buenos Aires in February 2025 before reaching the third round on his French Open debut, where he lost to Britain's Jack Draper.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

Justice Department’s blessing in December — soon after Netflix had clinched the bidding war for Warner Bros.

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026

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

Sierra Canyon 6, Bishop Alemany 5: Home runs by Cody Gallegos and Mikhal Johnson rallied the Trailblazers, who clinched second place in the Mission League.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026

And so she missed the crucial game—the game that clinched the pennant for the Dodgers.

From "In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson" by Bette Bao Lord