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

From Washington Post Sep. 8, 2021

“I completely clammed up with Jon Hamm because I’ve watched every season of Mad Men, like twice,” Cooper says.

From The Verge Dec. 18, 2020

Beside me, the brave and mighty Hamza has clammed up.

From "Without Refuge" by Jane Mitchell




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