Pronunciation: /klɪntʃ/
noun a decisive or settling factor or event
A1 After a long negotiation, they finally reached a clinch on the terms of the contract.
A2 The two teams were in a clinch for the championship title until the very end of the season.
B1 The clinch between the two boxers lasted for several intense rounds.
B2 Her clinch on the truth of the matter helped to unravel the mystery.
C1 The clinch of the situation was so complex that it required a team of experts to analyze.
C2 The clinch of the debate was finally resolved after hours of deliberation.
verb to secure or settle (something) conclusively
A1 The boxer clinched his opponent to avoid getting hit.
A2 She clinched the deal by offering a lower price.
B1 The team clinched victory in the final minutes of the game.
B2 After months of negotiation, they finally clinched a partnership agreement.
C1 The lawyer clinched a successful settlement for her client.
C2 The politician clinched the election with a landslide victory.
formal The negotiators were able to clinch a deal after hours of discussion.
informal I finally clinched that promotion I've been working towards.
slang She totally clinched that game with her last-minute goal.
figurative His strong argument clinched the debate in his favor.
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