clincher
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In Wednesday’s clincher, he hit third in Milwaukee’s lineup.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 29, 2026
"That was the real clincher for this system," Householder says.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 10, 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 win over Aston Villa in February provided the moment where the bond with supporters could stick, Edwards sprinting down the touchline after Rodrigo Gomes' stoppage-time clincher as fans went wild.
From BBC ● Apr. 20, 2026
“Your clincher clue was waddle? That seems to work,” Wilder responded.
From "The Tipping Point" by Malcolm Gladwell
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