clinched

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Xavier Simons, who scored the goal that clinched the second leg for Bolton on Thursday at Valley Parade, is less diplomatic about their prospects.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

Anduril in March clinched a contract worth up to $20 billion over the next decade that will consolidate work under multiple Army projects.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

Monroe 7, Chavez 1: The Vikings clinched the East Valley League title, their first league title since 1995.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

While Brussels and Washington clinched a deal last summer setting US tariffs at 15 percent for most EU goods, steel and aluminum products were not covered.

From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026

And so she missed the crucial game—the game that clinched the pennant for the Dodgers.

From "In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson" by Bette Bao Lord