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Recent Examples of clamp down
Consumers are already under strain and continue to clamp down on discretionary spending, while the Federal Reserve’s expectation for fewer rate cuts next year have only added to concerns about sticky inflation.
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Pia Singh, CNBC, 20 Dec. 2024
After a De'Andre Hunter free throw cut the Bucks’ lead to 98-96 with four minutes and 32 seconds to go, Milwaukee finished the game on a 12-6 run, especially clamping down defensively.
—Rohan Nadkarni, NBC News, 15 Dec. 2024
Its marble courtyard is also where Assad's security forces brutally clamped down on anti-government protests over the years.
—Hadeel Al-Shalchi, NPR, 13 Dec. 2024
For a more contemporary comparison, in recent years several European countries have signed into effect similar laws that clamp down on the freedom of arts organizations—with disastrous impact on the respective local scenes.
—Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 21 Nov. 2024
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Pia Singh, CNBC, 20 Dec. 2024
After a De'Andre Hunter free throw cut the Bucks’ lead to 98-96 with four minutes and 32 seconds to go, Milwaukee finished the game on a 12-6 run, especially clamping down defensively.
—Rohan Nadkarni, NBC News, 15 Dec. 2024
Its marble courtyard is also where Assad's security forces brutally clamped down on anti-government protests over the years.
—Hadeel Al-Shalchi, NPR, 13 Dec. 2024
For a more contemporary comparison, in recent years several European countries have signed into effect similar laws that clamp down on the freedom of arts organizations—with disastrous impact on the respective local scenes.
—Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 21 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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Trump’s transition team did not hold back in criticizing Biden’s decision.ESSENCE Staff, Essence, 24 Dec. 2024
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To put it mildly, 2024 did not hold back on grim news.Natalie Escobar, NPR, 24 Dec. 2024
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Mental exhaustion: Showing gratitude feels like another box to check, not a source of joy or connection.Noma Nazish, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
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Remember to service any appliances in your home that emit gas. Clean and check your chimneys every year.Minnah Arshad, USA TODAY, 28 Dec. 2024
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Of course, the Maldives has long been regarded as ground zero for the most visually arresting waterscapes and over-the-top luxury accommodations.Katie Kiefner, Vogue, 1 Jan. 2025
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In the last year, the FBI has disrupted other potential attacks inspired by the militant group, including in October when agents arrested an Afghan man in Oklahoma accused of plotting an election day attack targeting large crowds.Eric Tucker, Jim Mustian, Los Angeles Times, 1 Jan. 2025
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While Minnesota certainly has weaknesses, Sunday stamped this team with a sense of undeniability.Alec Lewis, The Athletic, 29 Dec. 2024
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Some were stamping books while others were dying and shaping leather.Arthur Zaczkiewicz, WWD, 17 Dec. 2024
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This could be an opportunity to either squash it or get even, in whatever way that means to you.Roya Backlund, StyleCaster, 23 Dec. 2024
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Few people are out in the streets demanding its repeal, and early Republican efforts to squash it have hit roadblock after roadblock.Justin Worland, TIME, 20 Dec. 2024
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Officials say Chinese authorities can compel ByteDance to hand over information on TikTok's U.S. patrons or use the platform to spread or suppress information.HALELUYA HADERO AND MICHELLE L. PRICE THE ASSOCIATED PRESS, arkansasonline.com, 28 Dec. 2024
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But that arsenal simply does not include suppressing the speech of Americans because other Americans may be persuaded.Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 27 Dec. 2024
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“Clamp down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clamp%20down. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.
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