clamp down
Britishverb
noun
Example Sentences
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It took state insurance commissioners four years to clamp down on one kind of structured debt.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 22, 2026
He has previously spoken out against measures to clamp down on illegal migration, and called the US administration's treatment of immigrants "inhuman".
From Barron's ● Jul. 4, 2026
They added that £40m has been invested in new security measures to clamp down on illegal items so "those who break prison rules can face extra time behind bars".
From BBC ● Jun. 23, 2026
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
On either side of the head, the dragon’s front legs were raised in the air as if ready to clamp down on intruders.
From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley
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