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Normally so open in his media conferences, Amorim clammed up when he was asked to explain something he said on Christmas Eve about his preferred style of play.

From BBC Jan. 3, 2026

However, he clammed up when Welker asked him to share other methods in which he might stay on.

From Salon Mar. 30, 2025

In the aftermath of Martinez’s death, friends and neighbors who knew him in Lewiston have clammed up, unsure how to feel about the man they knew as a kind, affable friend.

From Seattle Times Jan. 25, 2022

“I completely clammed up with Jon Hamm because I’ve watched every season of Mad Men, like twice,” Cooper says.

From The Verge Dec. 18, 2020

“Considering how you’ve clammed up since I mentioned Vivian, l think we can agree that shame leads to withdrawal and anger.”

From "Silent To The Bone" by E.L. Konigsburg




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