Example Sentences

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But there were also signs that Russian authorities were clamping down on the route.

From Reuters • Sep. 27, 2022

Staley said the Chargers needed more support from the middle of their coverage team since the Patriots were clamping down on the outside.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 1, 2021

Officers at Balloch on Loch Lomond said they were clamping down on public drinking, youth disorder and water safety issues.

From BBC • Jul. 24, 2021

He realized, for instance, that the authorities, who by now were clamping down on distillation in the home, had no right to break into the home to do the clamping.

From The New Yorker • Dec. 2, 2019

Mr. Raby was striding on in front; the horse's hoofs were clamping along on the hard road behind; and he himself was surrounded by swordsmen in fantastic dresses.

From Put Yourself in His Place by Reade, Charles