clamp
noun
a device, usually of some rigid material, for strengthening or supporting objects or fastening them together.
has been clamping
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present perfect progressiveof clamp (3rd person singular).present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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Germany has been clamping down on groups supporting antisemitism in the wake of the latest Israel-Hamas war.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 23, 2023
Over the last few years, the government has been clamping down on their activities, but some communities say they're frustrated that they're not seeing enough change.
From BBC ● Aug. 10, 2021
Michael Lacey, president of the Penn State caving club, told the Centre Daily Times that the university has been "clamping down really hard" on club activities since the 2012 Jerry Sandusky scandal.
From BBC ● Apr. 25, 2018
China maintains tight controls on capital movements across its borders and since the stock market crash last year has been clamping down on capital outflows.
From Reuters ● Nov. 19, 2016
The FSA has been clamping down on institutions that fail to follow its reporting rules – Barclays was fined £2.45m in September, while this month Credit Suisse was fined £1.75m.
From The Guardian ● Apr. 27, 2010
