clamp
Example Sentences
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A combination of enhanced security at ports, a clamp down on other illegal routes, and the development of organised gangs have reportedly helped contribute to the rise in small boat crossings.
From BBC • May 9, 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
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
Rot and damp and hopelessness and hunger and fear and anger twisted up in a clamp around my ribcage.
From "The Marrow Thieves" by Cherie Dimaline
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