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Recent Examples of clamp down
In 2016, the Oakland, California, converted warehouse Ghost Ship caught fire, killing 36 people, sending two of the venue’s operators to prison, and prompting city officials to clamp down on unofficial venues.
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Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 17 Mar. 2025
The bill has already passed the House and has picked up Democratic support in the Senate, showing many in the party are eager to clamp down on fentanyl distribution following an election in which Republican Donald Trump harped on the problem.
—Stephen Groves, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2025
Trump has accused all three countries of not doing enough to clamp down on drugs like the opioid fentanyl entering the U.S.
—Kim Hjelmgaard, USA TODAY, 4 Mar. 2025
This is a topic that dates back to September 2024 when news broke that the governing body wanted to clamp down on how much foul language was broadcast.
—Madeline Coleman, The Athletic, 25 Feb. 2025
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Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 17 Mar. 2025
The bill has already passed the House and has picked up Democratic support in the Senate, showing many in the party are eager to clamp down on fentanyl distribution following an election in which Republican Donald Trump harped on the problem.
—Stephen Groves, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2025
Trump has accused all three countries of not doing enough to clamp down on drugs like the opioid fentanyl entering the U.S.
—Kim Hjelmgaard, USA TODAY, 4 Mar. 2025
This is a topic that dates back to September 2024 when news broke that the governing body wanted to clamp down on how much foul language was broadcast.
—Madeline Coleman, The Athletic, 25 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clamp down
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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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Because of Sampson's size, the harness didn't lock properly and he was ejected from his seat when the ride braked, authorities said.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
20 Mar. 2025
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His lip was quivering from holding back crying.—
Zach Harper,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2025
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This is not the time to hold back.—
Roberta Matuson,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Residents can sign up for real-time air quality alerts or check the daily AQI via AirNow to stay informed.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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Kevin Hayes scored a fourth goal when his shot bounced out of Spencer Knight’s glove and rolled into the net, and then a fifth on a redirect while being checked by Korchinski.—
Scott Powers,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
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Cellphone records revealed Horace’s phone had gone from New York City to Sullivan County the day after Daniel Spencer was arrested, said court papers.—
Ellen Moynihan,
New York Daily News,
7 Apr. 2025
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In 2019, he was arrested alongside three other men in Maryland and detained by federal immigration authorities while an immigration judge examined his case.—
Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2025
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The top of the blade is stamped with tiny crescent moons and stars, while geometric patterns run the rest of its length.—
Sonja Anderson,
Smithsonian Magazine,
4 Apr. 2025
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Kansas City Royals superstar Salvador Perez stamped the club’s 11-1 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers with his first home run.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
31 Mar. 2025
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Some in the North Carolina farming industry are sounding the alarm about the future of local farms as ongoing federal budget cuts squash programs funded by the United States Department of Agriculture.—
Nora O’Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Apr. 2025
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Now our legislators are trying to squash the free press from speaking the truth.—
Letters to the editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 Apr. 2025
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To tell the Blue Devils, basically, not to suppress their emotions.—
Brendan Marks,
New York Times,
27 Mar. 2025
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Older, post-menopausal women are especially susceptible, since lower estrogen levels can lead to decreased levels of beneficial bacteria that suppress infection-causing bacteria.—
Alice Park,
TIME,
25 Mar. 2025
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“Clamp down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clamp%20down. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.
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