Definition of "clinches" [clinches]

• Third-person singular simple present indicative form of clinch. (verb)

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• "Texas once again clinches six of the top spots based on how well the cities create, promote and sustain jobs."
• "Sometimes the call clinches the identification for me."
• "Two things that could make that embarrassment even worse: Word is Huckabee is preparing to concede tomorrow -- possibly, if McCain clinches and after meeting with him."