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Recent Examples of clam
Liza B. Zimmerman, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
Food Recall:Oysters and clams recalled for potential contamination with norovirus
FDA updates added more brands to cucumber recall
Since the initial recall, the FDA has issued several updates adding additional brands with cucumbers being recalled for a potential salmonella risk.
—Ahjané Forbes, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
Once medical examiners took custody of Murphy’s body, the vessel slipped back out the inlet to continue clamming.
—C.j. Chivers James Patrick Cronin Elena Hecht Anna Diamond Quinton Kamara, New York Times, 6 June 2024
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Noun
Stone Crabs may be some of the most famous local fair on offer but the lobsters, fish and clams are also ripe for the picking.
—Liza B. Zimmerman, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
Food Recall:Oysters and clams recalled for potential contamination with norovirus
FDA updates added more brands to cucumber recall
Since the initial recall, the FDA has issued several updates adding additional brands with cucumbers being recalled for a potential salmonella risk.
—Ahjané Forbes, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
Verb
The mask has a hydrogel texture that clams and cools the skin while its clinical-grade ingredients sink in to rejuvenate the complexion.
—Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
Once medical examiners took custody of Murphy’s body, the vessel slipped back out the inlet to continue clamming.
—C.j. Chivers James Patrick Cronin Elena Hecht Anna Diamond Quinton Kamara, New York Times, 6 June 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clam
Noun
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Daniel had been reportedly seeking visitation rights with their son, as well as millions of dollars.—
Alex Greenberger,
ARTnews.com,
11 Feb. 2025
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The Trump administration’s dismantling of the U.S. Agency for International Development is stiffing American businesses on hundreds of millions of dollars in unpaid bills for work that has already been done, according to a lawsuit filed Tuesday.—
Ellen Knickmeyer,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Spend the day lounging on the wide, spacious beaches, fishing in clear Gulf waters, or staying satiated at quaint small businesses like Skinny’s Place, North Shore Cafe, or The Doctor’s Office speakeasy.—
Kelsey Glennon,
Southern Living,
15 Feb. 2025
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His father, Edward Grieves, a stockbroker, drowned while fishing when Mr. Grieves was a child.—
Jacques Kelly,
Baltimore Sun,
15 Feb. 2025
Noun
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In her opinion, though, high-intensity exercise, done even once a week, provides more bang for your buck.—
Jolene Edgar,
Allure,
11 Feb. 2025
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If booking fabulous vacations is important to you, getting an all-purpose travel card will give you more bang for your buck on flights and hotel stays than a straightforward cash-back card.—
Ryan Ermey,
CNBC,
11 Feb. 2025
Verb
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There was little drama thereafter, Clemson making enough free throws — and Hunter blocking a Proctor layup attempt, for good measure — to seal the win.—
Justin Williams,
The Athletic,
9 Feb. 2025
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When a child is prosecuted, juvenile cases are normally kept sealed to prioritize the rehabilitation of the child.—
Aiden Lesley,
Sun Sentinel,
9 Feb. 2025
Verb
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From rules that forbid people to harvest trees in close proximity to creeks – to ensure shelter for wildlife – to requiring two trees planted for every one harvested, CPS’ operations strive for the maximum level of sustainability.—
Malana Van Tyler,
USA TODAY,
14 Feb. 2025
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The escaped fish were ready to be harvested, said Mowi, and weigh about 12 pounds each.—
Christine Rousselle,
Fox News,
13 Feb. 2025
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“Clam.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clam. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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