clamp
Example Sentences
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Jakarta sent the shipment back as it clamped down on scrap iron and steel imports amid a scandal over alleged radioactive contamination of food products.
From Barron's
The Chargers’ defense did an impressive job of putting the clamps on New England’s offense — some nifty runs by Maye notwithstanding — but the offense couldn’t turn those efforts into points.
From Los Angeles Times
Participation in such groups, often known as “house churches,” has become far more dangerous in recent years as the government has clamped down on civil society writ large.
As the government clamps down on overseas workers, migrants spoke to AFP about working in the shadows.
From Barron's
The country has been fighting a battle with thousands of Airbnb listings, banning them and clamping down on how many properties the firm can advertise.
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
