clamps

Example Sentences

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In the following months he bought accessories such as awning screw-in pegs for £15.98 and wheel clamps and keys for £119.98.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

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

Lai, who turns 78 next Monday, has been behind bars since late 2020 as China clamps down on the financial hub to which it promised a separate system when Britain handed it over in 1997.

From Barron's • Dec. 2, 2025

Dekoda clamps to the side of a toilet bowl.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 26, 2025

Then she clamps it shut again and wrings her hands.

From "An Ember in the Ashes" by Sabaa Tahir