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

Instead, Barcelona's 2-0 win against Real Madrid means they clinched the title with the perfect script: at home, against their biggest rivals, by an emphatic 14-point margin.

From BBC • May 11, 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

“They claim that this battle clinches Missouri to our side same as Donelson clinched Kaintuck,” he added.

From "Across Five Aprils" by Irene Hunt