clamp down
Britishverb
noun
Example Sentences
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The new act is designed to clamp down on supporters without tickets closely following legitimate ticket-holders through turnstiles.
From BBC
In Europe, Slovakia’s government on Wednesday allowed service stations to limit diesel sales, and set higher prices for cars with foreign plates as it clamps down on fuel tourism and hoarding.
The new act is designed to clamp down on 'tailgating' - where supporters without tickets make their way through turnstiles by staying close behind legitimate ticket-holders.
From BBC
The prime minister added that he was "absolutely determined to clamp down on anybody who might think of ripping others off".
From BBC
Reacting to the proposals, the Liberal Democrats' environment spokesperson Tim Farron MP said the government must go further by clamping down "on criminal gangs who make millions in illegal earnings for industrial fly tipping".
From BBC
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