clinch

After winning four games in a row to clinch the second set, the world number two secured a 5-7 6-2 6-2 victory, having also come from behind to win her quarter-final against Naomi Osaka.

From BBC ● Aug. 13, 2026

It isn’t yet clear whether Blanche has sufficient support in the full Senate to clinch confirmation, or when a final vote might happen.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 4, 2026

He said at the time that the accounting loss reflected how much longer it would take to clinch certification, pushing to the future revenue that investors had hoped would roll in sooner.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 21, 2026

Spain scored in extra time and fended off Argentina captain Lionel Messi’s final push, earning a 1-0 win in extra time to clinch the World Cup trophy.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 20, 2026

Herb was hardheaded, a slow man to make a deal; Johnson had worked over a year to clinch this sale.

From "In Cold Blood" by Truman Capote

Carolina clinches the playoff berth with a victory while the Buccaneers will not necessarily claim the post-season spot with a triumph.

From Barron's ● Jan. 1, 2026

Tesla’s stock finally clinches a milestone almost a year in the making.

From MarketWatch ● Dec. 17, 2025

The crowd's patience wore thin amid frequent holding, with Parker slipping to the canvas several times during clinches.

From BBC ● Nov. 1, 2025

Yet it might also be what clinches five votes against him.

From Slate ● Oct. 30, 2025

Barnes wasn't as strong as Rivera or as quick as Griffin, but he was rough and dirty in the clinches.

From "The Contender" by Robert Lipsyte

With 95% of the vote counted, Crowley clinched the nomination early Wednesday by just 3,000 votes.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 12, 2026

Rahm finished tied for 41st after closing with a round of 76, but the Spaniard has clinched the season title.

From BBC ● Aug. 9, 2026

Food-and-beverage ingredients maker Ingredion this year clinched a deal to take over U.K. rival Tate & Lyle, while the world’s largest owner of industrial real estate, Prologis, is currently attempting to buy Segro.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 21, 2026

Guardiola's City side pushed Arsenal throughout the 2025-26 season, before the Gunners clinched the title in the final week of the campaign.

From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026

He’d just clinched the 1960–61 United States Championship, and he walked briskly through the snow-covered streets with his mother and Jack and Ethel Collins.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady

The S&P 500 gained 0.6%, clinching its 26th all-time high of the year.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 7, 2026

After clinching victory, Muchova buried her face in her towel as she took a moment to absorb the enormity of her achievement.

From BBC ● Jul. 9, 2026

Egypt believed there were two potential penalty claims in their favour before Enzo Fernandez headed home the clinching goal.

From BBC ● Jul. 8, 2026

Hilton, however, appears on the cusp of clinching the second spot on the ballot.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 9, 2026

She stumbled down the first few steps, clinching Mr. Whitaker’s arm tight.

From "The Boy in the Black Suit" by Jason Reynolds