clampdown
Example Sentences
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One other factor got less attention: the clampdown on the illegal flow of firearms.
From Salon ● Jun. 2, 2026
It took the same step during the brutal clampdown of protests earlier this year, which was mainly aimed at restricting protesters' ability to organise and access information.
From BBC ● Apr. 21, 2026
The VPN Observatory can predict that a clampdown is coming from spikes in sign-ups, said Cesarano.
From Barron's ● Feb. 5, 2026
But worries about a looming trade clampdown in the U.S. helped prices start rolling higher, HSBC’s Steel said.
From MarketWatch ● Jan. 17, 2026
The library raid was part of that clampdown, and to the NSA it seemed justified.
From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield
