clamp
noun
a device, usually of some rigid material, for strengthening or supporting objects or fastening them together.
is clamping
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present progressiveof clamp (3rd person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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The Federal Aviation Administration is clamping down on big airlines’ ambitions to add flights at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 16, 2026
"The government is clamping down on visa abuse so the UK can maintain its ability and proud tradition of helping those genuinely in need," a government spokesperson added.
From BBC ● Mar. 3, 2026
On evenings outside the emporium, Bashford Antiques, a bearded fellow with a van is clamping cars parked without permission, and charging extortionate rates to free up the vehicles.
From New York Times ● Oct. 5, 2023
South Korea is clamping down on private social gatherings of five or more people and closing tourist spots from Christmas Eve through at least Jan. 3.
From Washington Times ● Dec. 23, 2020
France’s broadcasting regulator is clamping down on sexism, issuing a new charter that bans advertising that projects sexist or degrading stereotypes of women, which includes fashion advertising.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 6, 2018
