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Recent Examples of clamp down
At age 8, Savannah Coleman was playing in a neighbor's backyard with her friend when a pit bull named Boss clamped down on her head.
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Laura A. Bischoff, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
The ban mirrored the 2022 CHIPS Act passed by former President Joe Biden, which increased semiconductor manufacturing in the U.S. while also clamping down on chip companies investing in China and Russia, the biggest competitors in the industry.
—Theo Burman, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Aug. 2025
China has actually been trying to clamp down on the 996 culture at home.
—Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 1 Aug. 2025
Now, releases from the approximately 1,200-bed GEO ICE facility have slowed even further as the Trump administration clamps down on people accused of living illegally in the United States.
—Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 17 July 2025
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Laura A. Bischoff, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
The ban mirrored the 2022 CHIPS Act passed by former President Joe Biden, which increased semiconductor manufacturing in the U.S. while also clamping down on chip companies investing in China and Russia, the biggest competitors in the industry.
—Theo Burman, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Aug. 2025
China has actually been trying to clamp down on the 996 culture at home.
—Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 1 Aug. 2025
Now, releases from the approximately 1,200-bed GEO ICE facility have slowed even further as the Trump administration clamps down on people accused of living illegally in the United States.
—Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 17 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clamp down
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This second wave of cloud repatriation isn’t about turning back the clock.—
Mark Mahle,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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After turning back a national developer’s plan for an 800,000-square-foot warehouse, a coalition of residents in rural Connecticut is preparing to challenge the company’s new proposal to construct two buildings with a total of 700,000 square feet.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
11 Aug. 2025
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That's when the teen reached through the window to unlock a car door from the outside, causing the man to suddenly brake.—
Jade Jackson,
IndyStar,
8 Aug. 2025
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Piastri even locked up momentarily under braking at Turn 1 in the penultimate lap, but failed to overtake Norris.—
Saajan Jogia,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Aug. 2025
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Speaking with reporters, Mailata didn't hold back on the level of difficulty Garrett brought to the table.—
Justin Grasso,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Aug. 2025
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At a joint practice against the New England Patriots last week, Flores didn’t hold back, and Metellus changed forms fluidly from snap to snap.—
Jourdan Rodrigue,
New York Times,
18 Aug. 2025
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The Spirit Tunnel will reopen when The Jennifer Hudson Show Season 4 kicks off Monday, Sept. 15; check your local listings.—
Ryan Schwartz,
TVLine,
7 Aug. 2025
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Working out five days a week, eating clean (high protein, low carb), always checking my fitness tracker.—
Saomya Bhatt,
Vogue,
7 Aug. 2025
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He was arrested for domestic violence and incarcerated for a while for committing other crimes.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
17 Aug. 2025
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The owner of an ice cream shop was arrested on charges including child pornography after a hidden camera was discovered in the store bathroom, Illinois officials say.—
Mitchell Willetts,
Kansas City Star,
17 Aug. 2025
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Gray — who Frank has a long-term admiration for, and tried to sign for Brentford last season from Leeds United — started against Luton, but failed to stamp his authority, with opposition midfielders seemingly able to unsettle him with intensity and physicality.—
Elias Burke,
New York Times,
27 July 2025
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Such a move would stamp Trump's legacy on the site, in a move that could long outlast his presidency, while providing a substantially larger indoor venue for hosting major events that the White House currently enjoys.—
James Bickerton
John Feng,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Aug. 2025
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Ending mRNA vaccine development may also squash enthusiasm for technology that has been hailed as a potential promise for cancer and HIV vaccines.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
6 Aug. 2025
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The lawsuit also alleges the Port Commission — which governs the Port of West Sacramento — unlawfully transferred public funds to support exploring a plan that will ultimately squash all functions.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
3 Aug. 2025
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The warming can leap back without something to suppress it.—
Chris Mooney,
CNN Money,
19 Aug. 2025
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The air force said Russia launched 270 drones and 10 missiles into Ukraine, of which 30 drones and six missiles were intercepted or suppressed.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
19 Aug. 2025
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“Clamp down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clamp%20down. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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