tamping
Britishadjective
Etymology
Origin of tamping
see tamp 1
Example Sentences
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Tamping down Mexico’s violence is a major challenge for President Claudia Sheinbaum, who took office Oct.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 20, 2024
Tamping down expectations about the summit with Mr. Xi, American officials recently told reporters that they expected no joint statement on points of agreement to emerge.
From New York Times • Nov. 12, 2022
Tamping down on these fake ads has been a struggle for influencers and brands alike.
From Washington Post • Oct. 6, 2022
Tamping down this pandemic requires getting as close to universal acceptance of vaccinations as possible.
From Seattle Times • Aug. 10, 2021
Tamping can be improved by jamming pieces of timber across the shaft or gallery among the other filling.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 6 "Foraminifera" to "Fox, Edward" by Various
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