nailed down
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Fearless and fiery, the 23-year-old left-hander has nailed down a spot in a competitive Indian batting line-up after averaging 49.29 in his 40 T20 internationals to date, with two centuries.
From Barron's • Feb. 5, 2026
There’s fun to be had in there, and Nintendo has that category nailed down.
From Barron's • Dec. 10, 2025
County and plaintiff lawyers nailed down the $4-billion figure on Oct.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 2, 2025
Known for her vision and silky footwork, vice-captain Jones is a dangerous runner and has nailed down the starting 13 spot.
From BBC • Aug. 18, 2025
A sheen of oil lay on the water just below where scraps of rug had been nailed down to act as dockside bumpers.
From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson
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