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- verb Simple past tense and past participle of
clinch .
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- adjective closed or squeezed together tightly
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Examples
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A title clinched by Wolle Nyvelt in 2008, held by Shaun White before him, and multiple times by Kevin Jones before then-who will win the title this year?
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Alberto Contador of Spain clinched his third Vuelta de Castilla and Leon title by finishing safely in the pack in the race's fifth and ... cycling | Comment | Recommend
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Alberto Contador of Spain clinched his third Vuelta de Castilla and Leon title by finishing safely in the pack in the race's fifth and ... cycling | Comment | Recommend
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Alberto Contador of Spain clinched his third Vuelta de Castilla and Leon title by finishing safely in the pack in the race's fifth and ...
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Alberto Contador of Spain clinched his third Vuelta de Castilla and Leon title by finishing safely in the pack in the race's fifth and ...
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Huckabee abandoned his presidential bid after McCain clinched the Republican nomination in early March.
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The win clinched the Northeast Division title for Boston.
USATODAY.com 2008
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The win clinched the C-USA East Division title for the Pirates and a spot in the conference championship game.
USATODAY.com 2008
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The win clinched Group B for the Americans, who will face Group A winner Canada on Saturday for the title.
U.S. women beat Italy 2-0 to reach Peace Queen Cup title game 2008
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Just like when McCain clinched the nomination Paul stayed.
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