Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clamping down
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The semifinals at the Ford Center in Frisco are wrapping up, and the day delivered everything from near‑upsets to a Grand Slam champion turning back the clock.—
J.D. Miles,
CBS News,
14 Feb. 2026 -
The rise of artificial intelligence is inevitable, and there is no turning back.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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Smith, the playwright, isn’t holding back her enthusiasm for the source material.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
13 Feb. 2026
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Pistons veteran Tobias Harris was holding back Diabate, when the latter threw a punch at Duren, escalating the whole situation.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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But then, with one lap to go and the white flag already out, his Open-car competitor Corey LaJoie spun out, and instead of braking and avoiding the carnage, Mears smashed his foot on the pedal and zoomed ahead of LaJoie before the caution came out.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Feb. 2026
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Stanton demonstrates his battery by shorting the coils, which halts the pendulum due to the magnetic field’s braking effect.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Feb. 2026
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Volunteer Isaac Iles works in the computer room two days a week, helping clients with tasks such as creating résumés and checking email.—
Daniel I. Dorfman,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
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Park staff are checking camera traps, wading out into the park's swampy wilderness and encouraging visitors to share any otter sightings.—
Sophie Hartley,
IndyStar,
11 Feb. 2026
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The Valentine block stamping and printing workshop will be led by Nicki Fortunati-Warren, a multidisciplinary artist and bookbinder born in Italy and based in the Chicago area.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Feb. 2026
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Other reasons include foreign countries potentially prohibiting entry access, due to another country stamping the passport, or to provide validation for travel to a restricted country.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Jan. 2026
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“Clamping down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clamping%20down. Accessed 18 Feb. 2026.
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