cinching

present participle of cinch
as in ensuring
to make sure, certain, or safe the team's latest victory cinches a trip to the play-offs

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  • Paul agreed and reinforced his commitment to ensuring veterans aren’t taken advantage of in this situation or lose their constitutional rights.
    Washington Examiner Staff, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 25 Mar. 2025
  • Rather than implementing sweeping bans or heavy-handed restrictions, policymakers should focus on enforcing existing laws, ensuring responsible management, and addressing concerns without punishing an industry that’s so important for Florida’s economy.
    Shaun McCorry, Sun Sentinel, 25 Mar. 2025
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  • Reed said students in pre-K, kindergarten and first grade can be shy about making errors, especially when reading aloud, but assuring them that mistakes are okay will grow their confidence to keep trying.
    Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Apr. 2025
  • No Republicans signaled opposition to Huckabee’s nomination, assuring his passage.
    The Hill, The Hill, 9 Apr. 2025
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  • More attention to be applied to Zero Trust risk management strategies, from vulnerability assessments and securing code from production throughout the life cycle.
    Chuck Brooks, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Experts blamed rising household debt and increasingly stringent rules for securing auto loans.
    Stephanie Yang, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Cinching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cinching. Accessed 18 Apr. 2025.

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