clinched
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But speaking in Bangkok after informal closed-door talks with heads of delegations, Cordano said he was hopeful a deal could be clinched at the next official round of negotiations.
From Barron's ● Oct. 1, 2026
He has emerged as a critical member of the AL’s best team, which earlier this week clinched a first-round bye in the playoffs.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 24, 2026
New York Yankees: The return of staff ace Fried is huge for a team that has clinched a wild-card berth and remains a long step behind the Rays for a division title and first-round bye.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 16, 2026
But on the next play 30-year-old Allen held his nerve with a 34-yard throw to Joshua Palmer that clinched a 36-31 win.
From BBC ● Sep. 14, 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
