Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clamped down
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Investigators went in and out of the family's home throughout the day, but Carillo said it has been turned back over to the Guthries.—
Dina Kaur,
AZCentral.com,
5 Feb. 2026 -
Nancy Guthrie’s home has been turned back over to Guthrie’s family.—
Cindy Von Quednow,
CNN Money,
4 Feb. 2026
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One year later, Delaney reportedly checked into a rehabilitation center, per the outlet.—
Christina Dugan Ramirez,
FOXNews.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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Mehta says levels should be checked starting from age 18.—
Sara Moniuszko,
USA Today,
10 Feb. 2026
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The men ran into an apartment and eventually were arrested.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Feb. 2026
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As the situation remains fraught in Iran, and with several opposition politicians arrested just this week, Vogue speaks to three Iranian designers on why their home country needs our support right now.—
Emily Chan,
Vogue,
14 Feb. 2026
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That record ended up winning Best Rap Song at the 2026 Grammys, so, yeah, that moment is stamped forever.—
Seth Abramovitch,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Feb. 2026
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The jacket is foil-stamped and numbered.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
4 Feb. 2026
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Ukraine's air force said Russia launched two missiles and 183 drones into the country overnight, of which 156 drones were shot down or suppressed.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
5 Feb. 2026
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Congress was sidelined, independent media was suppressed, and opponents were detained, all under a veneer of legal authority.—
Alejandro Reyes,
Washington Post,
3 Feb. 2026
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Star Sports, another platform, has suspended betting on Starmer stepping down before the next general election, giving the prospect an 89% chance.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Feb. 2026
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On Monday, Cuban aviation authorities notified international airlines that the country is running out of jet fuel and that refuelling services for airlines will be suspended for a month, according to data from the Federal Aviation Administration.—
Philip Wang,
Time,
9 Feb. 2026
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In fact, all members of the cabbage family can be stunted by clubroot, which is more likely to infect roots in acidic soil.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
4 Feb. 2026
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The first-team All-Pro loves Lukas Van Ness, on whom the Packers have a decision to make this spring regarding his fifth-year option, but Van Ness’ third season was stunted by a lingering foot injury.—
Matt Schneidman,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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“Clamped down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clamped%20down. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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