Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clamped down
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Middle Eastern oil wells were largely shut off during the war and could take weeks to ramp up production when turned back on.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026 -
All turned back from fear or foul weather.—
David A. Graham,
The Atlantic,
2 June 2026
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Men and women in white coats drew blood, scanned, x-rayed, checked our psyche, our balance, our urine.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 June 2026
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Additional hours for public swimming may vary by site, which can be checked via the city's Finder App.—
Kaitlyn McCormick,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
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Police Scotland said that a 36-year-old man was arrested late Friday after officers received multiple reports of attacks in the west and north of Edinburgh.—
Jill Lawless,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
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Bridges pointed to an encounter last year in which an officer threatened Breshari Faulkner with a Taser, pulled her from her car onto the ground and arrested her during a confrontation over a handicapped parking space in the same Walmart lot where Kohen was shot.—
TRAVIS LOLLER,
Arkansas Online,
20 June 2026
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For the 10th anniversary of its Horizon rolling cases, which were made in collaboration with design star Marc Newson, the brand crafted a version in lightweight aluminum that’s stamped with its signature monogram.—
Justin Fenner,
Robb Report,
17 June 2026
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The first slideshow featured photos from their arrival, including a mirror selfie of the 28-year-old in a teeny tiny pale pink string bikini holding a coconut stamped with the words Kylie Cosmetics.—
Emma Banks,
InStyle,
2 June 2026
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The development came after the judge ruled in May that evidence found during an initial search of Mangione's backpack must be suppressed, including a magazine, cell phone, passport and wallet.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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The charge, involving the magazine that was suppressed by the court, was formally dismissed Wednesday.—
Alexa Herrera,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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Weather briefly delayed the gate opening and thunderstorms suspended the match at halftime.—
Tom Dougherty,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
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Former Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova was suspended for four years Monday for refusing an anti-doping test.—
Andrew Dampf,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2026
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The rap has certainly stunted the price of the stock.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
14 June 2026
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Hannah is recovering from a traumatic event at high school that’s stunted her ability to write songs, putting her scholarship at risk.—
Sophie Gilbert,
The Atlantic,
10 June 2026
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“Clamped down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clamped%20down. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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