in the clutch
idiom
US
: in a very important or critical situation especially during a sports competition
He is known for his ability to come through in the clutch.
She scored a basket in the clutch.
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In addition to his strong play, Gordon has been one of the postseason's best players in the clutch.
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Noah Camras, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 May 2025
Griggs pulling it together in the clutch has been a blessing for H-F coach Corinne Zimmerman.
—Tony Baranek, Chicago Tribune, 16 May 2025
In the Game 4 win, Oklahoma City showed growth and won in the clutch, proving to be the more talented team with the ability to battle adversity and make plays in big moments.
—Nick Crain, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
Three of the five games were considered in the clutch by the NBA, and the Wolves were 3-0 with the best offensive rating (170.0 points per 100 possessions) and second-best defensive rating (82.4) in the playoffs.
—Jon Krawczynski, New York Times, 1 May 2025
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Noah Camras, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 May 2025
Griggs pulling it together in the clutch has been a blessing for H-F coach Corinne Zimmerman.
—Tony Baranek, Chicago Tribune, 16 May 2025
In the Game 4 win, Oklahoma City showed growth and won in the clutch, proving to be the more talented team with the ability to battle adversity and make plays in big moments.
—Nick Crain, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
Three of the five games were considered in the clutch by the NBA, and the Wolves were 3-0 with the best offensive rating (170.0 points per 100 possessions) and second-best defensive rating (82.4) in the playoffs.
—Jon Krawczynski, New York Times, 1 May 2025
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“In the clutch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20the%20clutch. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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