1. They clinched a place in the semi-finals.

2. The two companies clinched the deal quickly.

3. A deposit of eight pounds clinched the bargain.

4. A last-minute touchdown clinched the game for the Saints.

5. Hibernian clinched the First Division title when they beat Hamilton 2-0.

6. The boxers clinched and the referee had to separate them.

7. The two businessmen clinched the deal quickly.

8. A late goal clinched the match for Porto.

9. The scene ended as the lovers clinched.

10. Evidently this information clinched the matter.

11. Richmond clinched promotion with a 50-3 thrashing of Roundhay.

12. The curtain fell as the lovers clinched.

13. That was the clue which clinched it for us.

14. The offer of more money clinched it for her. She agree to undertake the job as the assistant to the managing director.

15. We'd talked about moving, and the burglary clinched it for us.

16. I hear he finally clinched the deal to buy the land he wanted.

17. Deportivo clinched the title with a goal in the final seconds of the last game of the season.

18. Leicester Tigers clinched their third consecutive Premiership title.

19. Crowther clawed his way back and clinched the fifth.

20. By late April, decisions were clinched.

21. It was the third day that clinched it.

22. Sampras clinched the number one ranking again this year.

23. They clinched the deal for the Norwich defender just six minutes before the deadline.

24. The signature at the bottom, clinched it: Jane Doe - which is a synonym for The-Woman-in-the-Street.

25. The only major obstacle remaining, mutual recognition, has clinched the deal.

26. I only clinched when I had to, and I learned to view minor injuries as passing fancies.

27. Finally he observed that Venus showed phases very like those of the Moon(), an observation that clinched the Copernican argument.

28. From that moment on, Richard wooed Joan with all the single-minded persistence of a deal to be clinched.

29. I was pretty sure before I went up to her apartment, but that clinched it.

30. With four games still to play, the side have clinched the Third Division title and promotion to Division Two.

1. They clinched a place in the semi-finals.

2. The two companies clinched the deal quickly.

3. A deposit of eight pounds clinched the bargain.

4. A last-minute touchdown clinched the game for the Saints.

5. Hibernian clinched the First Division title when they beat Hamilton 2-0.

6. The two businessmen clinched the deal quickly.

31. This time Radford did not let her chance slip away and she clinched the biggest victory of her career so far.

32. By most calculations, Dole had clinched the nomination a week ago, when he swept four Midwest primaries.

33. Wharton, who clinched the title by a point, now believes he is back to his best form.

34. Villeneuve came to Suzuka with a nine-point lead over Michael Schumacher in the standings and could have clinched the title.

35. A curl of smoke from a bonfire behind the house clinched the issue.

36. We finally clinched the contract by offering them a lower price.

37. Perhaps the establishment of the Sydney Opera House clinched its victory for bragging rights.

38. Then Deutschlandsender made their announcement yesterday that Hess had flown the coop and I think that clinched it for them.

39. Missouri clinched a bowl berth by finishing the regular season with a 7-4 record.

40. But although Maxine Johnson of the Founders still had doubts, he clinched the deal with his easy and cheerful manner.

41. Barton had clinched the world title - his subsequent victory in the Billabong was almost a formality.

42. Davies restored Chigwellians' lead before Tapper clinched the match with the third goal.

43. Victory was clinched when Lynn Marriner surged upfield and slipped a pass through to Oehlers who scored at the second attempt.

44. Cale Yarborough clinched the title with two races left in the season.

45. White clinched a quarter-final place when he potted the last red and colours to the pink in the deciding frame.

46. According to regional marketing manager David Asquith the contract was clinched in the face of stiff competition.

47. Her rise had always been anticipated and when Mr Major secured the premiership her political career was more or less clinched.

48. Several years ago, a reporter friend ventured into the Astros clubhouse after the team clinched a division title.

49. The offer of a company car was what clinched it for me, and I accepted the job.

50. Newry clinched the points with almost the last kick of the game, Ralph scoring after sub Gary Hughes put him clear.

51. He clinched his big fists and his teeth.

52. We clinched the agreement with a handshake.

53. It clinched her convictions concerning her state.

54. A deposit of five dollars clinched the bargain.

55. When the boxers clinched, the audience hissed.

56. They clinched their arguments with Biblical chapter and verse.

57. The boxer clinched his opponent; clench a steering wheel.

58. My assent to the proposal clinched the bargain.

59. His latest message has clinched the matter.

60. In three years at Porto(Sentencedict), they clinched two titles.

61. Another business deal has been clinched.

62. She clinched her hands and shook her head bleakly.

63. Emma Bonney clinched a third World Ladies Billiards title with a 216-119 victory over shock finalist Eva Palmius.

64. And that got me thinking back to an interview that clinched my first Wall Street job out of college, back in 1986.

65. He clinched his hands. He knitted his brows and tightened his lips.

66. They might have clinched their gains by pressing for that cease - fire in place on October 10.

66. try its best to collect and build good sentences.

67. I was such a smart aleck that I frowned upon the way father was haggling and was on the verge of chipping in a few words when the bargain was finally clinched.

68. I must be a ceiba stand by your side, A tree With roots clinched underground, And leaves touched in the cloud.

69. The Asian pop sensation marked a decade in the music business with his 10th studio album and clinched the top awards at his home island's 22nd Golden Melody Awards on Saturday.

70. France's "Nowhere Promised Land" clinched best cinematography and the South Korean drama "Rough Cut" was honored for the best music score.

71. Kentucky clinched sixth national Basketball college title with 76 - 67 victory over Syracuse.

72. Some of them had clinched together and stood rear up.

73. Carlini's teeth clinched convulsively.

74. The Red Sox clinched the World Series in game seven.

75. I was then such a smart-aleck that I frowned upon the way father was haggling and on the verge of chipping in a few words when the bargain was finally clinched.