Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clamped down
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But then, the lights turned back on.—
Zach Schonfeld,
The Hill,
17 Sep. 2025 -
Later in the season, as more northern waters cool off and the main hurricane development region stays toasty, the instability dial could be turned back up.—
Alex Harris,
Miami Herald,
11 Sep. 2025
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Hair tools with cords are allowed in both checked and carry-on luggage without these restrictions.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
22 Sep. 2025
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The violence of his temper could not always be checked, even by considerations of policy.—
Marlene L. Daut
September 22,
Literary Hub,
22 Sep. 2025
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Department of Homeland Security officials said over 700 immigrants have been arrested since the launch of the blitz.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
27 Sep. 2025
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He was charged and arrested in June.—
Nick Ferraro,
Twin Cities,
26 Sep. 2025
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While well versed in Russian literature, their ways of thinking were nonetheless stamped by different standards of rigor and universalism.—
Benjamin Nathans
September 24,
Literary Hub,
24 Sep. 2025
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Perhaps the most-impressive victory was Texas Tech's road defeat of Utah that stamped the Red Raiders as one of the top contenders in the Big 12.—
Erick Smith,
USA Today,
22 Sep. 2025
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Defenders downed or suppressed 566 drones and 45 missiles, the air force said.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
28 Sep. 2025
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Advertisement Amazon still faces another lawsuit brought by the FTC in 2023, which alleged that the company is an exploitative monopoly and illegally suppressed competition among online marketplaces.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
26 Sep. 2025
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On Wednesday, one week after his show was first suspended, Jimmy Kimmel did, more or less.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
25 Sep. 2025
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Kirk's death has sparked fervent debates on free speech across the country as workers lose or are suspended from their jobs over comments made about his assassination, The Associated Press reported.—
Ella McCarthy,
Arkansas Online,
25 Sep. 2025
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Helene has stunted that growth.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
18 Sep. 2025
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Electric Dusk arrived as Motown was reincorporated into Capitol Music Group, creating instability that somewhat stunted the record’s potential.—
Kyle Denis,
Billboard,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Clamped down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clamped%20down. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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