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Word: clutching (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 2000-2009
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...That’s Jeremy being Jeremy,” said freshman Kyle Casey, who finished with a career-high fifteen points and five rebounds. “He’s a clutch player. It was a big time shot. It definitely gave us the momentum going into the second half. He’s the leader of our team and he stepped up and knocked it down...

Author: By Martin Kessler, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Harvard Continues Strong Play, Tops GW | 12/31/2009 | See Source »

Election season in the Philippines has just begun, and nearly one hundred candidates have registered to run in next year's presidential derby. Eliminate the no-hopers and cranks - one candidate does rooster impressions - and it is shaping up to be a four-cornered race, with a clutch of serious contenders as outside bets...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: In Philippines: Colorful, Chaotic Election Season | 12/4/2009 | See Source »

...Clutch free throws from sophomore Oliver McNally in the game’s final minute sealed the deal for the Crimson...

Author: By Martin Kessler, CONTRIBUTING WRITER | Title: Second-Half Spurt Leads to Win | 11/30/2009 | See Source »

...first half, it did not appear as though Harvard would need clutch free-throw shooting, as it built a 32-26 lead heading into the locker room. But New Orleans refused to go quietly...

Author: By Max N. Brondfield, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Harvard Splits Pair of Close Games in Tourney | 11/30/2009 | See Source »

...Wednesday the military began disbanding a 350-strong paramilitary force called Cafgu (Civilian Armed Forces Geographical Unit) in Maguindanao while investigating allegations that members were among the gunmen who waylaid the convoy. Cafgu and a clutch of other civilian outfits armed by the security forces have long been used in counter-insurgency operations against Muslim rebels - and were at the disposal of the Ampatuans as part of their armed group. Indeed, another disturbing thread in this tragic episode is the control exercised by local governments generally over the police, especially in deciding key appointments. Four police officers are under investigation...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Behind the Philippines' Maguindanao Massacre | 11/27/2009 | See Source »

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