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With the understanding that nothing dispels an air of mystery like a hashtag, a number of modern speakeasy successors have clamped down on social-media posts or even phone use altogether.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

In recent years, wildfires have ravaged Western states and their residents; increasingly strong storm patterns have pounded the East and the South; and deadly “heat domes” have clamped over the Southwest and Midwest.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 11, 2023

Most attempt the journey in dinghies and other small craft now that authorities have clamped down on other routes such as stowing away on buses or trucks.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 6, 2023

BBC Analysis editor Ros Atkins looks at how Chinese authorities have clamped down on recent protests against strict Covid measures.

From BBC • Nov. 29, 2022

"They must have clamped him into some mock-up," Scriven murmured.

From The Brain by Blade, Alexander