clamp
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But the spontaneity that charmed tourists and supported street vendors in Vietnam's capital has subsided in recent months as authorities clamp down on illegal use of footpaths.
From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026
But it is facing more pressure to clamp down on so-called “side quests” that aren’t helping it meaningfully boost revenue.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026
"Most of the experiments were conducted using the patch clamp method," explains Christian Grimm, an expert in techniques that measure electrical activity in lysosomal membranes.
From Science Daily • Mar. 26, 2026
The new act is designed to clamp down on 'tailgating' - where supporters without tickets make their way through turnstiles by staying close behind legitimate ticket-holders.
From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026
He kept his eyes narrowed, ready to clamp them shut at the smallest sign of movement.
From "Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets" by J. K. Rowling
Vocabulary lists containing clamp
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