Example Sentences

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Normally so open in his media conferences, Amorim clammed up when he was asked to explain something he said on Christmas Eve about his preferred style of play.

From BBC • Jan. 3, 2026

However, he clammed up when Welker asked him to share other methods in which he might stay on.

From Salon • Mar. 30, 2025

“But as soon as we turned our microphones on and stuck them in their faces, they totally clammed up.”

From New York Times • Mar. 28, 2024

“There was a dreadful silence, and they literally clammed up. It was incredibly unnerving for the White House and the Pentagon.”

From Washington Times • Oct. 30, 2023

Beside me, the brave and mighty Hamza has clammed up.

From "Without Refuge" by Jane Mitchell