clincher
Example Sentences
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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
They might as well use him as a closer, and they might as well use him in a World Series clincher, either in Game 6 or 7.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 29, 2025
He had six hits in the two games, including three doubles and three RBIs in the series clincher Wednesday night at Dodger Stadium.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 3, 2025
Maybe it’s just easier to say, This is the clincher, than admit there’s no such thing.
From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz
