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clincher

noun

ˈklin-chər

Definition of clincher

as in factor

something (as a fact or argument) that is decisive or overwhelming the fact that the resort had tennis courts was the clincher in our deciding to stay there

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Recent Examples of clincher The clincher for Clark was one of his worst drives of the day on the par-5 16th. — Doug Ferguson, Los Angeles Times, 21 June 2026 Gut-wrenching end for Panama and a victorious last-minute clincher for Ghana. — Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 18 June 2026 Jalen Brunson, a mega WWE fan in his own right, scored 45 points in the clincher on his way to becoming the NBA Finals MVP. — Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 15 June 2026 But nothing compared to the overflowing crowds that congregated after Saturday’s championship clincher. — Kerry Burke, New York Daily News, 14 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for clincher

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For comparison, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), the world’s largest foundry, began mass-producing 7nm chips in 2018 and can achieve yields exceeding 90%, depending on factors including chip design and die size.

— Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 30 Aug. 2026
The significant rise in purse sizes in recent years is also a factor.

— Gabby Herzig, New York Times, 30 Aug. 2026

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Hundreds of Denver comics also performed there, with nationally touring acts such as Ben Roy and Andrew Orvedahl (Cayton-Holland’s Grawlix partners) and crushers such as Josh Blue, Janae Burris, Troy Walker, and Christie Buchele.

— John Wenzel, Denver Post, 16 July 2026
Adventure bikes have ballooned into 600-pound continent crushers.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 July 2026

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Losing, again In the same way that winning becomes a habit for table-toppers, losing becomes second nature for teams struggling towards the bottom of the Premier League.

— Elias Burke, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026
Passive cooling sheets and toppers can help manage body heat, while powered water- and air-based systems can actively regulate the temperature right around you.

— Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 22 Aug. 2026

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One of us is a social epidemiologist who studies the social and structural determinants of health, and the other is a prevention scientist who studies risk and protective factors among young people.

— Jonathan Wright, The Conversation, 21 Aug. 2026
The ability of companies to attract ambitious, highly skilled individuals is emerging as a key determinant of economic success.

— Armand Arton, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

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