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Recent Examples of clamp down
But Congress has balked at the USDA’s and FDA’s relatively modest attempts to clamp down on how much salt can be added to our food.
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Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 25 Mar. 2025
The move cites potentially harmful health effects and comes amid a broader push from scientists and government leaders to clamp down on synthetics in the nation's food supply.
—Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 25 Mar. 2025
The latest claims come at a time when the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), which is unofficially headed by Musk, has been making swathes of changes to the Social Security Administration (SSA) as part of a clamp down on federal spending ordered by President Donald Trump.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025
The Gophers had a 21-18 lead with 7:41 remaining in the first half, but the Scarlet Knights clamped down and finished the frame with a 20-8 run for an 11-point lead at intermission.
—John Shipley, Twin Cities, 9 Mar. 2025
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Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 25 Mar. 2025
The move cites potentially harmful health effects and comes amid a broader push from scientists and government leaders to clamp down on synthetics in the nation's food supply.
—Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 25 Mar. 2025
The latest claims come at a time when the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), which is unofficially headed by Musk, has been making swathes of changes to the Social Security Administration (SSA) as part of a clamp down on federal spending ordered by President Donald Trump.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025
The Gophers had a 21-18 lead with 7:41 remaining in the first half, but the Scarlet Knights clamped down and finished the frame with a 20-8 run for an 11-point lead at intermission.
—John Shipley, Twin Cities, 9 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clamp down
Verb
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Fred Couples turned back the clock Thursday but couldn’t quite recreate that magic Friday (still timeless!).—
Sam Settleman,
New York Times,
12 Apr. 2025
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According to court documents, Marchbanks and Pennington arrived at the parking lot with Ater in the same car, and Ater approached and conversed with the rest of the suspects in another car before turning back and shooting at Marchbanks and Pennington.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
11 Apr. 2025
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Super Cruise will essentially drive the car for you on highways – that includes acceleration, braking, and steering as well as passing slower cars and changing lanes.—
Brooke Crothers,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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Sampson slipped out the bottom of the seat on the descent while the ride braked, witnesses said at the time.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA TODAY,
20 Mar. 2025
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Shaddai didn’t hold back from trash-talking his opponent.—
Mary Divine,
Twin Cities,
18 Apr. 2025
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Former New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers did not hold back on his final meeting with new head coach Aaron Glenn in his first public remarks since a series of rumors leaked following the end of his second season with the team.—
Paulina Dedaj,
FOXNews.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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The platform claims to help writers complete scripts faster, check for plagiarism, ensure character and dialogue consistency, and analyze script quality.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
9 Apr. 2025
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Those who file online can check the status of their returns after 24 hours have passed from the file date.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Apr. 2025
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During the court hearing, the Florida Highway Patrol was the only agency mentioned as an arresting agency in those cases, including the one of the U.S. citizen.—
Ana Ceballos,
Miami Herald,
19 Apr. 2025
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Two people are dead and a man who held Sacramento police at bay for hours before surrendering early Friday has been arrested in the slayings.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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However, for those mailing returns, the envelope must be properly addressed, stamped, and postmarked no later than April 15 to be considered timely.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Apr. 2025
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Suddenly, applications were flying by, getting stamped good-to-go or unapproved in weeks, if not days.—
Michael Ashley,
Forbes.com,
11 Apr. 2025
Verb
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This fungal disease causes yellow blotches on pumpkins, tomato leaves, squash and cucumbers.—
Clarence Schmidt,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Apr. 2025
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Pollinators including honeybees, bumblebees, and squash bees, fertilize flowers by transporting pollen from male blooms to female blooms.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
15 Apr. 2025
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The players argue the defendants have suppressed players’ earnings and other professional opportunities.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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By suppressing the body's production of certain hormones, Lupron can pause the physical changes associated with puberty until a more appropriate age.—
Jordan King,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
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