as in clincher
something (as a fact or argument) that is decisive or overwhelming
the crusher was that we would be out of town that weekend in any event
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At the series clincher Tuesday, a ticket in a nosebleed section of Amerant Bank arena was reportedly going for more than $800.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
18 June 2025 -
Sam Reinhart was a true star in this series clincher, scoring four goals for Florida to lead them to victory.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2025
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Israel softened up the target; America delivered the coup de grace.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
30 June 2025
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The coup de grace was delivered a minute into injury time as Mount seized on a poor clearance from Athletic goalkeeper Julen Agirrezabala.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
9 May 2025
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Of course compensation matters to teachers, but other factors matter too, and reforms can be embraced that don’t require more from taxpayers.—
Carrie Lukas,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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Wilt caused by environmental factors is the easiest to manage.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
9 July 2025
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For a summer dinner party, a DIY Spritz Station is perfect: set out recipe cards, garnishes like mint, basil, and citrus, a few base spirits (such as Aperol or elderflower liqueur), sparkling water, and cute drink toppers.—
Dominique Fluker,
Essence,
11 July 2025
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Another raffle winner will receive eight bottles of Blanton's complete with all eight collectable toppers as well as a bottle of Blanton's Gold.—
Maggie Menderski,
The Courier-Journal,
11 July 2025
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But Wednesday’s Supreme Court ruling on gender-affirming care for transgender youth was the kind of attention many advocates didn’t want and the capper to a month of discouragement.—
Andy Rose,
CNN Money,
22 June 2025
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The perfect capper to a day in Sebastian is dinner at one of the city’s many waterfront restaurants.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
1 June 2025
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The central bank’s policies are a main determinant of inflation, but fiscal policy also affects inflation.—
Norbert Michel,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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Because social determinants account for 80% of our health, incorporating them as a healing modality just makes sense.—
Jessica DuLong,
CNN Money,
12 May 2025
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“Crusher.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crusher. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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