as in to decide
to make final, definite, or beyond dispute
the rain clinched the matter: we would have the party indoors
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Abc News, ABC News, 4 Nov. 2024
Advertisement Gonzales departed at 4 p.m., about an hour before the first pitch of a game in which the Dodgers rallied to defeat the Yankees, 7-6, to clinch their eighth title.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2024
Keisha Rowe, The Courier-Journal, 7 Apr. 2024
Shields, a two-time gold medalist and multiple-time boxing champion, still admittedly has some things to learn about the clinch and escaping if she's taken down, but what remains clear is her advantage in striking.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2024
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Democratic incumbent Sherrod Brown is looking to clinch a fourth term in the red state in a tight race against Republican Senate nominee Bernie Moreno.
—Abc News, ABC News, 4 Nov. 2024
Advertisement Gonzales departed at 4 p.m., about an hour before the first pitch of a game in which the Dodgers rallied to defeat the Yankees, 7-6, to clinch their eighth title.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2024
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Leslie's Rose, trained by Todd Pletcher, wins Ashland and clinches spot in Kentucky Oaks
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The Kentucky Wildcats football team is back in action for spring practice.
—Keisha Rowe, The Courier-Journal, 7 Apr. 2024
Shields, a two-time gold medalist and multiple-time boxing champion, still admittedly has some things to learn about the clinch and escaping if she's taken down, but what remains clear is her advantage in striking.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2024
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Unfortunately, for this exact reason, the studios decided to steer clear of the second weekend of November, which means there’s nothing else to talk about.Nate Jones, Vulture, 9 Nov. 2024
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This has been a winning MacBook design for Apple, so the company has again decided on refinement over reinvention.PCMAG, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
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Eventually, the two came back together in an emotional reunion that held plenty of hugs, tears and laughter.Esther Kang, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024
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And its models say that traffic diversion will increase levels of PM10, particulate matter with a diameter of 10 microns or less that harms the hugs and heart and is commonly emitted from vehicles and construction sites.Rachel Uranga, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2024
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The exes settle in for an awkward ride back to civilization.Sara Netzley, EW.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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Hamilton County settled the lawsuit in December 2020 and paid McGuffey $474,999 in attorney's fees and lost wages and benefits.Scott Wartman, The Enquirer, 5 Nov. 2024
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But such a widespread embrace is definitely a big win for her.Justin Curto, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
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Bowen Yang and Chappell Roan shared a sweet embrace following the pop star’s musical guest debut on Saturday Night Live Season 50.Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 3 Nov. 2024
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The Trust's cash receipts are determined after deducting post-production costs and applicable taxes, with cash available for distribution reduced by administrative expenses.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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Police have not determined whether the person was killed in a slaying or whether a marine animal or a boating accident could have led to a decapitation, Martin said.Antonio Planas, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
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The opportunity to gain a foothold in Europe will be too good (and too low cost) to pass up.Michael Kimmage, Foreign Affairs, 7 Nov. 2024
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However, key fentanyl smuggling routes, which were initially established in San Diego as the synthetic opioid gained its foothold in the U.S. drug market, have appeared to shift east to Arizona.Kristina Davis, The Mercury News, 25 Oct. 2024
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Control of the Michigan State House also is up for grabs and will impact to what extent Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is able to implement what remains of her agenda in the final two years of her time in office.Paul Egan, Detroit Free Press, 6 Nov. 2024
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Arizona’s Senate race remained up for grabs late election night, with Rep. Ruben Gallego, D-Ariz., opening a sizable lead over Republican Kari Lake in a contest where ballot-verification measures mean vote-counting is expected to go on for days.Ronald J. Hansen, The Arizona Republic, 6 Nov. 2024
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Markets were volatile on Monday and ultimately closed lower as traders failed to find solid footing ahead of this week’s news.Nicole Goodkind, CNN, 5 Nov. 2024
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Sitting at a day before Election Day, Harris has strong footing in the polling.Philip Eliott / Detroit, TIME, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Clinch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clinch. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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