clamps

Example Sentences

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The Chargers’ defense did an impressive job of putting the clamps on New England’s offense — some nifty runs by Maye notwithstanding — but the offense couldn’t turn those efforts into points.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 11, 2026

And as Miami prepares to face No. 6 Ole Miss in the national semifinal, they’ll aim to put the clamps on star quarterback Trinidad Chambliss.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 7, 2026

As the government clamps down on overseas workers, migrants spoke to AFP about working in the shadows.

From Barron's • Dec. 19, 2025

"When we think about lung repair, it's not just about turning things on -- it's about removing the clamps that normally keep these cells from acting like stem cells," says Dr. Brownfield.

From Science Daily • Oct. 24, 2025

I removed two clamps on the undercarriage and it dropped right out.

From "The Martian" by Andy Weir