clamp
Example Sentences
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"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
But the city-state is fighting back, including through tough laws that can compel tech giants to clamp down on fraud -- with scam cases and losses down last year for the first time since 2021.
From Barron's • Mar. 13, 2026
And the current deal also comes with notable concessions that clamp down on some of Live Nation’s most risible business practices.
From Slate • Mar. 10, 2026
Montag shut his eyes, shouted, shouted, and fought to get his hands at his ears to clamp and to cut away the sound.
From "Fahrenheit 451" by Ray Bradbury
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.