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clam

[klam] / klæm /
NOUN
bivalve living in ocean
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A few kilometres closer to the sea, clam fishermen are also struggling with soaring June temperatures.

From Barron's ● Jun. 27, 2026

“Males tend to think differently and we have a different language. There needs to be a different approach to get over their walls, their filters, their denials. The guys clam up.”

From MarketWatch ● Jun. 23, 2026

The team discovered that these fibers closely resemble those of the Mediterranean clam both physically and chemically.

From Science Daily ● Jun. 12, 2026

It also served some of the region’s more unique specialties, such as clam cakes from a recipe hand-written by his grandmother found on the back of a fish-shop receipt.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 23, 2026

The two of them knelt beside a clam siphon to discuss the particulars of its appearance.

From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson

Among the products targeted by Canada are U.S. steel, aluminum, motorcycles, washers and dryers, chain saws, processed cheese, clams and frozen octopus.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 25, 2026

In contrast, only about half of mollusks, including clams and snails, disappeared.

From Science Daily ● Jul. 12, 2026

"The guy who sells clams, the one who sells boiled eggs, the one who sells green mango with salt, the wafer seller, the ice cream seller... What's become of those people?" the 39-year-old asked.

From Barron's ● Jul. 11, 2026

Conservationists say this and other extraordinary deep-sea snails, limpets, mussels and clams could be threatened by plans to mine valuable minerals from the deep seabed.

From BBC ● Jul. 9, 2026

Then he bends over and pulls out two clams.

From "Shouting at the Rain" by Lynda Mullaly Hunt

Normally so open in his media conferences, Amorim clammed up when he was asked to explain something he said on Christmas Eve about his preferred style of play.

From BBC ● Jan. 3, 2026

However, he clammed up when Welker asked him to share other methods in which he might stay on.

From Salon ● Mar. 30, 2025

“There was a dreadful silence, and they literally clammed up. It was incredibly unnerving for the White House and the Pentagon.”

From Washington Times ● Oct. 30, 2023

In the aftermath of Martinez’s death, friends and neighbors who knew him in Lewiston have clammed up, unsure how to feel about the man they knew as a kind, affable friend.

From Seattle Times ● Jan. 25, 2022

There would be no clams for lunch—you clammed at low tide, on the sandbars.

From "Homecoming" by Cynthia Voigt

He made a living through clamming and oystering but also ran a small business called “Better Tree Service.”

From Seattle Times ● Jan. 8, 2024

We would go crabbing, occasionally catch fish, and also clamming.

From Salon ● Apr. 27, 2023

With the right tools and knowledge, anyone can enjoy the rewarding experience of clamming while contributing to the preservation of these important creatures.

From Seattle Times ● Apr. 25, 2023

Additionally, it’s a good idea to check the local forecast before heading out to clam, as your preparation for withstanding Pacific Northwest weather conditions can greatly affect the success of your clamming trip.

From Seattle Times ● Apr. 25, 2023

He didn’t want to risk me clamming back up.

From "Shelter (Book One): A Mickey Bolitar Novel" by Harlan Coben




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