clamp
Example Sentences
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That clamp down targeted narratives that suggested studying and hard work were "useless", as well as content that promoted "world-weariness".
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
But the spontaneity that charmed tourists and supported street vendors in Vietnam's capital has subsided in recent months as authorities clamp down on illegal use of footpaths.
From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026
He also paid for a steering wheel lock and wheel clamp for £168 a few months later.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
The Trump Administration last week ordered states to review the qualifications of their Medicaid providers in an effort to clamp down on fraud.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026
Cole tried to pull away, but Edwin gripped him like a clamp.
From "Touching Spirit Bear" by Ben Mikaelsen
Vocabulary lists containing clamp
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