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Recent Examples of clamp down
The audience is in on the suspicion that the problems here will likely exist there, and the dramatic irony is amped up in this particular context, as Germany has been draconian in clamping down on Palestine solidarity.
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Sophie Monks Kaufman, IndieWire, 11 July 2025
Countries run by controlling autocrats go to great lengths to clamp down on the opposition and maintain the upper hand.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 4 July 2025
The Trump administration has moved swiftly to clamp down on the cartel, announcing in June sanctions on a faction of the Sinaloa Cartel known as Los Chapitos.
—Christopher Cann, USA Today, 2 July 2025
Since 2021, the Texas Guard has played a prominent role in Abbott’s Operation Lone Star, and thousands of troops have been deployed to help clamp down on border crossings.
—Jim Vertuno, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2025
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Sophie Monks Kaufman, IndieWire, 11 July 2025
Countries run by controlling autocrats go to great lengths to clamp down on the opposition and maintain the upper hand.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 4 July 2025
The Trump administration has moved swiftly to clamp down on the cartel, announcing in June sanctions on a faction of the Sinaloa Cartel known as Los Chapitos.
—Christopher Cann, USA Today, 2 July 2025
Since 2021, the Texas Guard has played a prominent role in Abbott’s Operation Lone Star, and thousands of troops have been deployed to help clamp down on border crossings.
—Jim Vertuno, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clamp down
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In tech, people are turning back to flip phones, Tamagotchi's and disposable film cameras.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 July 2025
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Magny turned back Rodriguez, submitting him in the third round.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
19 July 2025
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Turn signaling and hazard lights have been added to the headlight/braking tail-light recipe, and riders now get to check metrics on a detachable 3.5-inch color display instead of monochrome.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
12 July 2025
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Another video showed the same vehicle braking hard after passing a police car.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
6 July 2025
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In the film, Loggins, who spent 50 years touring the road, doesn’t hold back when talking about chasing his artistic dreams, staying in the game, and being a father on the road.—
Addie Morfoot,
Variety,
25 July 2025
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Juan Thornhill, one of Pittsburgh's safeties, did not hold back when talking about Rodgers.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 July 2025
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Tending to chickens means daily routines: feeding, watering, checking for eggs, and keeping the coop clean.—
Lauren Thomann,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 July 2025
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Part of the process of being approved meant the animal shelter checking with your veterinarian as a reference.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 July 2025
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Muse, 29, was arrested June 24, 2024, on allegations of inappropriate conduct with children at the Fort Worth private school.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 July 2025
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In late December 2022, Bryan was arrested at his parents' — Maryann and Michael's — Pennsylvania home in connection with the murders of four University of Idaho students who were killed the previous month.—
Jordana Comiter,
People.com,
24 July 2025
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Pieces stamped with Wayfair's ‘Open Box’ label are carefully inspected by the retailer and then sold at a fraction of their original prices.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 July 2025
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Victory had stamped his ticket for entry into the sport’s most illustrious member’s club as just the sixth men’s golfer to complete the career grand slam of all four majors.—
Jack Bantock,
CNN Money,
16 July 2025
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And, of course, there are two multipurpose pools, a state-of-the-art fitness center (complete with pilates reformers), squash courts and a hiking trail around the island.—
Dahvi Shira,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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There’s a subtle bitter aftertaste, a hint of plastic that’s best squashed with a chaser—another belt, and another, until the citric acid numbs your tongue and the sugar numbs your senses.—
Alex Beggs,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
19 July 2025
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Past research, Jansen notes, has found that cannabis can suppress the immune system through its active compounds: CBD, THC and other minor cannabinoids.—
Hannah Millington,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 July 2025
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Sandra Lynn Hemme filed the suit Thursday, which accuses investigators of fabricating evidence, coercing a false confession and suppressing evidence that could have proven her innocence.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
25 July 2025
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“Clamp down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clamp%20down. Accessed 31 Jul. 2025.
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