in the clutch
idiom
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: in a very important or critical situation especially during a sports competition
He is known for his ability to come through in the clutch.
She scored a basket in the clutch.
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Likely just as significant to Posey and the Giants, Adames was a respected leader in Milwaukee, praised for his durability and his ability to produce in the clutch.
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Andrew Baggarly, The Athletic, 8 Dec. 2024
Will the Ravens do the unthinkable and send another kicker out in the clutch at some point this season?
—Childs Walker, Baltimore Sun, 2 Dec. 2024
The Knicks’ inability to challenge those shots effectively allowed the Pacers to outpace them, particularly in the clutch.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 11 Nov. 2024
Leaning toward Baltimore in this Jim-John Harbaugh matchup because the Ravens are better in the clutch.
—Sam Farmer, Los Angeles Times, 21 Nov. 2024
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Andrew Baggarly, The Athletic, 8 Dec. 2024
Will the Ravens do the unthinkable and send another kicker out in the clutch at some point this season?
—Childs Walker, Baltimore Sun, 2 Dec. 2024
The Knicks’ inability to challenge those shots effectively allowed the Pacers to outpace them, particularly in the clutch.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 11 Nov. 2024
Leaning toward Baltimore in this Jim-John Harbaugh matchup because the Ravens are better in the clutch.
—Sam Farmer, Los Angeles Times, 21 Nov. 2024
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“In the clutch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20the%20clutch. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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