clincher
Example Sentences
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In the past three games — the clincher against the Phillies and the two here against the Brewers — the Dodgers have not even trailed for a full inning.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 15, 2025
He spun three perfect innings in the club’s Game 4 clincher on Thursday.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 12, 2025
Sir Ben says that is what first piqued his interest, with the script being a final clincher.
From BBC • Aug. 24, 2025
The clincher for Emery appears to have been the promise of playing Asensio in the number 10 position.
From BBC • Feb. 28, 2025
“Your clincher clue was waddle? That seems to work,” Wilder responded.
From "The Tipping Point" by Malcolm Gladwell
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