Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clamping down
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There is no turning back, no compromise, no side road.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
19 Mar. 2026 -
But savvy marketing campaigns and partnerships with major employers have tricked consumers into turning back to payday loans.—
Christopher Greenwood,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2026
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These two characters have been holding back all season and not talking to each other, and this was the moment to let everything out.—
William Earl,
Variety,
28 Mar. 2026
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Claire, holding back tears, attempts CPR.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
20 Mar. 2026
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And drivers should avoid hard acceleration and braking whenever possible, and skip premium gas if their cars allow it, the magazine said.—
Matthew Daly,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Mar. 2026
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The rear light flares bright when braking to add visibility for trailing riders and drivers.—
Erica Zazo,
Outside,
27 Mar. 2026
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The driver pulling out from Dale has to watch for eastbound traffic in the nearest lane as well as eastbound cars in the second lane, while also checking for westbound cars in the third lane or possibly even from the fourth.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
25 Mar. 2026
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Keep checking PCMag for the latest Apple deals or our deals hub for more Amazon Spring Sale deals!—
Carlos Mejia,
PC Magazine,
25 Mar. 2026
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The retailer often does the heavy lifting here, filling out and signing or stamping the refund form before attaching the receipt.—
Lane Nieset,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Mar. 2026
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Warning signs a skunk is ready to spray include jumping, stamping their front feet, arching their back, clicking teeth, and hissing.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Clamping down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clamping%20down. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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