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Recent Examples of clamp down
In power for more than 20 years, Azerbaijan’s leader, Ilham Aliyev, has continued to tighten his political control and clamp down on dissent, relying on the country’s economic growth and a narrative of national strength to keep the population content.
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Zaur Shiriyev, Foreign Affairs, 26 May 2025
In that run from December to March, Dort clamped down on Anthony Edwards, Kyrie Irving, Lauri Markkanen and others.
—Fred Katz, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2025
Bangladesh also put up some of its own supply chain barriers, clamping down on foreign imports of yarns via its land ports.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 22 May 2025
But the backlash was harsh, as the radio abruptly clamped down and stopped playing these artists.
—Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 17 May 2025
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Zaur Shiriyev, Foreign Affairs, 26 May 2025
In that run from December to March, Dort clamped down on Anthony Edwards, Kyrie Irving, Lauri Markkanen and others.
—Fred Katz, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2025
Bangladesh also put up some of its own supply chain barriers, clamping down on foreign imports of yarns via its land ports.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 22 May 2025
But the backlash was harsh, as the radio abruptly clamped down and stopped playing these artists.
—Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 17 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clamp down
Verb
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The two occupants of the jet ski stopped and started to turn back, but then sped away after apparently realizing Moore was injured.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 May 2025
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Business at Malibu Farm is down at least 50 percent — more on weekdays — and Henderson says half of her dinner reservations don’t show, likely turned back by roadblocks along PCH.—
Benjamin Svetkey,
HollywoodReporter,
21 May 2025
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On May 8, an unoccupied Zoox robotaxi was turning at low speed when it was struck by an electric scooter rider after braking to yield at an intersection.—
Annie Palmer,
CNBC,
23 May 2025
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Meanwhile, the latter has enhanced dampers designed to increase body control and reduce both squat when accelerating and dive during braking.—
Alistair Charlton,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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Expressive suppression, or holding back emotional expression.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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Hair biases in the workplace can contribute to unfairly harsh scrutiny of Black women’s performance; we may be held back from professional development or lose job opportunities entirely.—
Sophie Meharenna,
Allure,
6 June 2025
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Buy with a Side of Volatility Lululemon checks nearly every box: strong growth, solid profitability, and a fortified balance sheet, with the only drawback being its susceptibility during market downturns.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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The deputy, who also was not identified, was taken to a hospital to be checked for possible head injuries and was last reported in good condition.—
Brian Bell,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 June 2025
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Georgia is then arrested and driven away in a cop car, setting the stage for an intense court battle and a potential prison sentence in Season 3.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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The Columbia County, Oregon, Sheriff’s Office arrested the suspect on May 22, the FBI said.—
Rebekah Riess,
CNN Money,
6 June 2025
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Toyota Industries, which founded Toyota Motor, produces a range of products including forklifts, engines, electronic components, and stamping dies.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
4 June 2025
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That night, a local official and postal workers stamped some of the thousands of commemorative covers crammed into the Electra’s nose.—
Laurie Gwen Shapiro,
New Yorker,
2 June 2025
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And in the long run, avoidance can squash vulnerability, erode trust, and fuel resentment.—
Kelley J. Brower,
CNBC,
5 June 2025
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Dry air from the dust cloud can limit the formation of tropical systems, but the moisture over Florida is likely to be stronger than the dust can squash.—
Leah Sarnoff,
ABC News,
4 June 2025
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In his motion to dismiss Bragg’s case, Mangione’s lawyers argued his statements to officers after his arrest should be suppressed because he wasn’t informed of his rights, which the DA’s office contests.—
Molly Crane-Newman,
New York Daily News,
5 June 2025
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Young men might be more likely to suppress emotional expression, engage in risk-taking behavior, or use substances to cope with grief.—
Charell G. Coleman,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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“Clamp down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clamp%20down. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.
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