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[klamp] / klæmp /




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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

They note that capital outflows are higher after eight Chinese government agencies recently announced plans to clamp down on unauthorized offshore investment services.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 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 supporters without tickets closely following legitimate ticket-holders through turnstiles.

From BBC • Mar. 22, 2026

Now it fell out, opening the clamp and letting the mast topple forward.

From "Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World" by Jennifer Armstrong




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