Example Sentences

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The Ministry of Justice said it was clamping down on the behaviour.

From BBC • Feb. 21, 2024

Many of the Afghans on the journey knew Mr. Biden was clamping down on immigration, but said they were coming anyway — no matter the hardship.

From New York Times • May 21, 2023

Robertson said Honey’s shoulder was "clamping the umbilical cord," which meant the newborn couldn’t get any air.

From Fox News • Jul. 15, 2021

AMC’s shares fell 10% Monday on Wall Street following reports that China was clamping down on overseas acquisitions by Beijing-based Wanda, the real estate conglomerate that has harbored ambitions to become a global entertainment powerhouse.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 18, 2017

It happened as he was clamping and lugging Mars Bar down the gauntlet of Cobras, trying to keep him alive — and what was Mars Bar doing?

From "Maniac Magee" by Jerry Spinelli