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clutch

[kluhch] / klʌtʃ /




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Houston never got closer as the NBA’s best clutch team — the Lakers were 22-8 in tight quarters — put their foot down and stomped out any Rockets hope.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

The prospect of better performance adds to a clutch of reasons that more European companies are now considering listing on the continent instead of in the U.S.,

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

The event marks a joyous turnaround for the eagles, who lost a first clutch in late January.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

The group is looking to the brand’s presence in Central Asia after it opened new Sinsay stores in a clutch of Eastern European countries in 2025.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

I clutch the trim on my tunic so hard, it gives a little protest rip.

From "A Place at the Table" by Saadia Faruqi and Laura Shovan




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