clamp
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In a 2007 interview with The Wall Street Journal, former Fed governor Edward Gramlich said he had privately urged Greenspan to clamp down on predatory lending around 2000.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 22, 2026
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
He also paid for a steering wheel lock and wheel clamp for £168 a few months later.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
The Trump Administration last week ordered states to review the qualifications of their Medicaid providers in an effort to clamp down on fraud.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026
The last of the passengers steps down, and the bus doors clamp shut.
From "The House That Lou Built" by Mae Respicio
Vocabulary lists containing clamp
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