Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clamped down
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And oil wells and refineries can’t be turned back on overnight.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
13 Mar. 2026 -
But the tides have turned back in Mar’s favor.—
Siobhan Reid,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Mar. 2026
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From Friday to Sunday, 112,154 passengers checked into Austin-Bergstrom.—
Alex Driggars,
Austin American Statesman,
17 Mar. 2026
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This minimalistic monitor integrates seamlessly with Apple Home and its readings can be checked via an elegant app.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2026
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Officials identified the man as Grant Parker, who had been arrested last month on suspicion of murder.—
Jeff McDonald,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
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Deputies have arrested a foster father for allegedly molesting two children over 10 years in Riverside County.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
15 Mar. 2026
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North Texas stamped its authority on the UIL state basketball championships, winning 13 of the 24 statewide titles, including eight boys crowns and five girls championships across all classifications.—
Johnny Resendiz,
CBS News,
15 Mar. 2026
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A week ago, the Queens Royals muscled through an emotional overtime win that stamped their ticket to the NCAA Tournament and launched them into the greater college basketball consciousness.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
15 Mar. 2026
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The other theme was how much player movement has been suppressed.—
Shayna Goldman,
New York Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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The group also said the memorial had suppressed other voices that criticized Israel, including the Israeli philosopher Omri Boehm, who was slated to give a commemoration speech at Buchenwald last year.—
Shira Li Bartov,
Sun Sentinel,
9 Mar. 2026
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No injuries were reported, but the airport suspended all flights for several hours.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
17 Mar. 2026
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Stock markets suspended trading for a few days.—
Mohammed Sergie,
semafor.com,
17 Mar. 2026
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Also, the frantic movement among players and coaches during the NIL era has perhaps stunted the growth of college quarterbacks.—
Jason Lloyd,
New York Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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Ensuing blackouts have hit essential sectors, namely health care, while a lack of fuel has stunted the island’s vital tourism industry.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Clamped down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clamped%20down. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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