clinch

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She emerged from a crowded field of nearly a dozen candidates to clinch a narrow victory in the February primary, running just ahead of former Rep. Tom Malinowski.

From Salon • Apr. 18, 2026

But on Friday afternoon, the index was on track to clinch a historic accomplishment: a 13th straight day in the green.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026

Yet the question always dogs veeps: How to proclaim their good work and clinch that nomination?

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

The Suns had a chance to clinch the No. 7 seed Monday but lost at home to Portland, 114-110.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

Herb was hardheaded, a slow man to make a deal; Johnson had worked over a year to clinch this sale.

From "In Cold Blood" by Truman Capote