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 Met Police says it is "clamping down" on courier fraud and an operation running since February 2025 has seen a 46% decrease in reported offences.

From BBC • Nov. 25, 2025

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

In the meantime, he said, the state is clamping down and taking a closer look at claims surrounding specific banks or other trends.

From New York Times • May 16, 2020

Maybe, but Samoa must be aware that World Rugby is clamping down on dangerous tackles, especially at its marquee event.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 25, 2019