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Noun
According to the Food and Drug Administration, filter feeders such as clams and other bivalve mollusks like oysters and mussels have the potential to accumulate more contaminants in their systems than other seafood types.—Christina Manian, Health, 23 Apr. 2025 The sea lions, the clam chowder, the sunny weather and surfers all will be there.—Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 24 May 2025
Verb
The mask has a hydrogel texture that clams and cools the skin while its clinical-grade ingredients sink in to rejuvenate the complexion.—Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024 Once medical examiners took custody of Murphy’s body, the vessel slipped back out the inlet to continue clamming.—C.j. Chivers James Patrick Cronin Elena Hecht Anna Diamond Quinton Kamara, New York Times, 6 June 2024 See All Example Sentences for clam
The policy applies only to the wealthiest private institutions—those with more than $500,000 in endowment dollars per domestic student.
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Matthew Scogin,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
Live Nation is the world’s biggest live-entertainment company, a multi-billion dollar titan, yet its venture into the worlds of film and television have been uncharacteristically low-key.
The Reading Room and The #1 Guys and Gals In The Group will take place on Nov. 15 — two shows for the price of one, which means more bang for your buck.
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Samantha Stutsman,
People.com,
6 June 2025
And considering that Manhattan parking costs $50 a day or more, a few bucks to enter the most congested part of the most congested city in the country isn’t much to ask.
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New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
6 June 2025
Holder confirmed that while harvesting electrons via front-axle regen, the rear friction brakes will clamp down to improve chassis predictability.
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Michael Teo Van Runkle,
ArsTechnica,
17 June 2025
Sustainable Gardening Turtle Island, Fiji Guests of Turtle Island, Fiji, can join the private island’s gardeners to harvest tropical fruits, herbs and vegetables from the five-acre organic farm that supplies the resort’s chefs.
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