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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

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

In the 2½ years since, North Korea has basically clammed up again.

From Washington Post Sep. 8, 2021

“Well, would the Traveler in your head have clammed up yesterday?”

From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows




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