as in clincher
something (as a fact or argument) that is decisive or overwhelming
the crusher was that we would be out of town that weekend in any event
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That was seen in wins over Tampa Bay, Las Vegas twice, Atlanta, Cleveland, and in the Week 18 playoff clincher in Denver’s romp over Kansas City backups.—
Kyle Newman,
The Denver Post,
13 Jan. 2025 -
The clincher can, fittingly, from the Vikings’ defense.—
Kevin Cusick,
Twin Cities,
9 Jan. 2025
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Losing Syria, the only other nation-state in the axis other than Iran, may be the coup de grace.—
Nabih Bulos,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Jan. 2025
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Swift, in particular, likes to pair oversized Chiefs merch with miniskirts and loafers, and finishes her look off with a signature red lipstick, the coup de grace of Kansas City football representation, in our opinion.—
Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
21 Nov. 2024
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But what factors should be included in this calculation?—
Alex Hunter,
Kansas City Star,
22 Jan. 2025
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In 2021, Coen was a key factor in the Wildcats notching 10 wins (which were later vacated due to NCAA penalties) and a bowl victory in the Citrus Bowl over the University of Iowa.—
Jeff Howe,
The Athletic,
22 Jan. 2025
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These Republican elephant cupcake toppers, $14.99 at Walmart, include 24 paper cutouts and stickers.—
Nora Colomer,
Fox News,
16 Jan. 2025
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Shop our favorite finds, including Egyptian cotton sheets, mattress toppers, bath rugs, Turkish bath towels, and more linens starting at $13.—
Ali Faccenda,
People.com,
12 Jan. 2025
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The nighttime experience is best for catching truly astonishing glimpses of the clear night skies, including planets, constellations, and the Milky Way—a perfect capper to your trip to Jackson Hole.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
6 Jan. 2025
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Though the final does not count toward league standings for either team, Milwaukee’s championship run puts a capper on an impressive early season turnaround.—
Rohan Nadkarni,
NBC News,
18 Dec. 2024
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The incident raises questions about a rise in teen homicides and the social determinants of health that impact youth violence.—
Rachel Hale,
USA TODAY,
21 Jan. 2025
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According to Gallup, needs from the workplace are shifting, with work-life balance, compensation and remote flexibility becoming increasingly important determinants of what employees want from work.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes,
19 Jan. 2025
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“Crusher.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crusher. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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