clamp down
Britishverb
noun
Example Sentences
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They note that capital outflows are higher after eight Chinese government agencies recently announced plans to clamp down on unauthorized offshore investment services.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026
The Trump Administration last week ordered states to review the qualifications of their Medicaid providers in an effort to clamp down on fraud.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026
But the city-state is fighting back, including through tough laws that can compel tech giants to clamp down on fraud -- with scam cases and losses down last year for the first time since 2021.
From Barron's • Mar. 13, 2026
And the current deal also comes with notable concessions that clamp down on some of Live Nation’s most risible business practices.
From Slate • Mar. 10, 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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