clamp down

Example Sentences

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And the current deal also comes with notable concessions that clamp down on some of Live Nation’s most risible business practices.

From Slate • Mar. 10, 2026

In fact, we're at the stage now where referees have to clamp down and give either penalties, or free-kicks to the defending team, if they see an offence.

From BBC • Mar. 6, 2026

The seizure of the Grinch signals a more aggressive approach from Western nations to clamp down on the so-called shadow fleet.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 23, 2026

Barcelona and the popular southern coastal city of Malaga have announced measures to clamp down on short-term tourist rentals in a bid to tame popular discontent at rampant housing prices.

From Barron's • Jan. 15, 2026

I watched Linda clamp down the cap with the palm of her hand, holding it there, smiling over in Nick’s direction as if none of it really mattered.

From "The Things They Carried" by Tim O'Brien