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More:Austin set to clamp down on release of dogs with severe bite history from city custody
Police then went to the men's home in Cameron and searched a freezer and found the bodies of small-breed dogs, the affidavit said.
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Claire Osborn, Austin American-Statesman, 20 Nov. 2024
Prominent members of the bloc are now talking about adopting a asylum processing scheme similar to Italy’s Albania scheme, and have used recent incidents of violence to emphasise the need to clamp down on immigration as a security concern.
—Frey Lindsay, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
Lai is the most high-profile person so far to be charged under the national security law, which Beijing imposed on Hong Kong in 2020 to clamp down on the pro-democracy movement.
—Britt Clennett, ABC News, 20 Nov. 2024
But rather than clamp down on corporations, the legislation seems poised to do the opposite.
—Peter Elkind, ProPublica, 13 Nov. 2024
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Claire Osborn, Austin American-Statesman, 20 Nov. 2024
Prominent members of the bloc are now talking about adopting a asylum processing scheme similar to Italy’s Albania scheme, and have used recent incidents of violence to emphasise the need to clamp down on immigration as a security concern.
—Frey Lindsay, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
Lai is the most high-profile person so far to be charged under the national security law, which Beijing imposed on Hong Kong in 2020 to clamp down on the pro-democracy movement.
—Britt Clennett, ABC News, 20 Nov. 2024
But rather than clamp down on corporations, the legislation seems poised to do the opposite.
—Peter Elkind, ProPublica, 13 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clamp down
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It's been exciting to watch IU's Cinderella season, but even Cinderella's coach turned back into a pumpkin.Justin L. Mack, Axios, 20 Dec. 2024
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On Wednesday, as police announced that the school had been turned back over to Abundant Life, the victims in the shooting were identified by authorities as well.John Diedrich, Journal Sentinel, 18 Dec. 2024
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Traction and stability testing: Validating traction control and stability systems under sudden accelerations, braking and cornering.Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, Fox News, 13 Dec. 2024
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Vehicle systems such as air bags, braking, and powered steering remain operational.Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024
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In traditional teams, individuals often hold back critical insights for fear of overstepping boundaries or creating conflict.Keith Ferrazzi, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
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When a movie’s ending is so well known, the feeling went, there are limits to how much a reporter needs to hold back.Steven Zeitchik, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Dec. 2024
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For example, Jill might remind a diabetic patient to check their blood sugar based on real-time symptoms, showcasing AI’s potential to manage chronic conditions effectively.Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
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Review key documents like your business plan to ensure daily actions contribute to the broader mission, and check your calendar for meetings or deadlines.Anthony A. Luna, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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Later, police arrested a man in connection to the shooting.Theo Burman, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
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The ghost gun allegedly in his possession when he was arrested was matched to three shell casings recovered at the scene of the murder, the NYPD said.Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 26 Dec. 2024
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To obtain the names of the winners of the Sweepstakes, send a self-addressed, stamped envelope by January 31, 2025 to: SheMedia, LLC, 475 Fifth Avenue NY, NY 10017.Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 20 Dec. 2024
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By the 1980s, totes were utilized as promotional swag, with the Strand Book Store’s original canvas tote bag becoming one of the first of many totes stamped with logos and brand information.Boutayna Chokrane, WIRED, 16 Dec. 2024
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Some beef has been squashed since Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni was seen in a heated exchange with Washington Commanders tight end Zach Ertz after their teams' meeting last Sunday.Sean Treppedi, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
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The biggest movement on the boat, however, is between Dorit and Kyle, who seem to squash their considerable beef.Brian Moylan, Vulture, 10 Dec. 2024
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His beautiful, distant mother, played by the French-Argentinean actress Bérénice Bejo, treats these outbursts as insurrections to be suppressed.Alexandra Schwartz, The New Yorker, 13 Dec. 2024
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Harry is doing his best to keep Dexter from killing people, though Dex acknowledges that slicing into cadavers and taking hunting trips aren’t really cutting it in terms of suppressing his urges.Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 13 Dec. 2024
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“Clamp down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clamp%20down. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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