as in to fasten
to put securely in place or in a desired position
clamped the headphones to her ears and began to listen
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Recent Examples of clamp
The Teddy bear had a yellow tag with the name of the manufacturer clamped to one ear.
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Hugo Hamilton, The New Yorker, 15 Sep. 2024
There was not nearly as much of a reaction from starfish when the arms were clamped in the middle or end.
—Elizabeth Rayne, Ars Technica, 14 Sep. 2024
On one particular rep with the backups, he got clamped by Kindle Vildor.
—Colton Pouncy, The Athletic, 2 Aug. 2024
Every which way, the Bronx is sewn and bound and grappled and clamped to the rest of the city.
—Ian Frazier, The New Yorker, 15 July 2024
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Hugo Hamilton, The New Yorker, 15 Sep. 2024
There was not nearly as much of a reaction from starfish when the arms were clamped in the middle or end.
—Elizabeth Rayne, Ars Technica, 14 Sep. 2024
On one particular rep with the backups, he got clamped by Kindle Vildor.
—Colton Pouncy, The Athletic, 2 Aug. 2024
Every which way, the Bronx is sewn and bound and grappled and clamped to the rest of the city.
—Ian Frazier, The New Yorker, 15 July 2024
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The set comes with pre-cut vegetables and fruit that fasten together in the middle with Velcro, allowing kids to slice to their hearts' content.Chaunie Brusie, RN, Parents, 23 Dec. 2024
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In preparation for battle on a cold, dark planet, the shield must be donned — but who says it can’t be gracefully fastened with a bow?Goth Shakira, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
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French television program sellers are placing extra impetus on this week’s Paris screenings events with MIPTV no longer on their schedules, with deals secured on new shows such as France 2 drama The Black Widow.Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 13 Jan. 2025
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Solo understands that his mission to secure the vault is finally over and allows the teens and the two children access to the vault's food supply, along with the wonders of The Legacy and all its collections of music, art, toys, and artifacts.Jeff Spry, Space.com, 13 Jan. 2025
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More news: Mets Meet With All-Star Free Agent Closer: Report The Mets are an unlikely suitor for Verdugo, if only because they are hitched to Juan Soto to a corner outfield position for the next 15 years.Newsweek, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
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While formerly hitching his horse behind Farage, Musk suddenly turned on him on Sunday, publicly calling for his replacement as leader of the Reform U.K. party.Brady Knox, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 5 Jan. 2025
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Vernon Hills 13-7 (9) Emily Ochieng anchors the defense and crashes the boards in the Cougars’ two wins, including a Central Suburban North victory against Niles North. 10.Bobby Narang, Chicago Tribune, 13 Jan. 2025
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Alex Wagner anchors the 9 p.m. ET hour Tuesdays through Fridays.Ted Johnson, Deadline, 13 Jan. 2025
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“Clamp.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clamp. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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