clamp down
Britishverb
noun
Example Sentences
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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
The changes are intended to clamp down on the skyrocketing cost of college, with student loan debt now at around $1.7 trillion.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 1, 2026
Winstanley said there needed to be "more police on the streets", and that their powers needed to be increased so they could effectively "clamp down".
From BBC ● Jun. 8, 2026
A combination of enhanced security at ports, a clamp down on other illegal routes, and the development of organised gangs have reportedly helped contribute to the rise in small boat crossings.
From BBC ● May 9, 2026
He didn't clamp down on it; that would pull him out of the airlock.
From "The Martian" by Andy Weir
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