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Recent Examples of clamp down
Prior to the closure of its border with the US, Mexico’s National Confederation of Livestock Organizations had called on the government to clamp down on cattle smuggling across Mexico’s southern border.
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Geraldine Castro, WIRED, 4 Dec. 2024
Coming not long after the overdue cull of lower quality, higher risk apps on Play Store, Google is also finally clamping down on sideloading.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
Russian authorities have clamped down on migration following a terrorist attack in the Crocus City Hall concert hall in the Moscow region, which killed 145 people, and injured around 500.
—George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
On the flipside, there are concerns in Dublin that U.S. President-elect Donald Trump will look to clamp down on U.S. companies paying taxes in Ireland, instead of in America.
—Michael Considine, CNBC, 28 Nov. 2024
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Geraldine Castro, WIRED, 4 Dec. 2024
Coming not long after the overdue cull of lower quality, higher risk apps on Play Store, Google is also finally clamping down on sideloading.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
Russian authorities have clamped down on migration following a terrorist attack in the Crocus City Hall concert hall in the Moscow region, which killed 145 people, and injured around 500.
—George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
On the flipside, there are concerns in Dublin that U.S. President-elect Donald Trump will look to clamp down on U.S. companies paying taxes in Ireland, instead of in America.
—Michael Considine, CNBC, 28 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clamp down
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In 2024, both Finland and Poland passed legislation that allows border officials to turn back asylum seekers at their land borders.—
Amy Pope,
Foreign Affairs,
7 Jan. 2025
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It's been a roller coaster for Rodgers, who has looked like a 41-year-old quarterback coming off a serious injury but has shown flashes of turning back the clock.—
Ryan Morik,
Fox News,
4 Jan. 2025
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This gives you more time to react and brake, reducing your crash risk.—
Jalen Williams,
Detroit Free Press,
30 Dec. 2024
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And there's an 80-lux LED headlight plus braking tail-light.—
Paul Ridden,
New Atlas,
20 Dec. 2024
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And while many European leaders have been measured in their response, Canadians have not held back.—
Jim Morris,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Jan. 2025
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Ukrainian defenders are steadfastly holding back the onslaught of the occupiers, inflicting significant losses on them.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
Newsweek,
10 Jan. 2025
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Poachers using poison will often wait days between checking their lines to increase the chances that a high-value animal will come by.—
Dac Collins,
Outdoor Life,
16 Jan. 2025
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Look for any open windows, and check the attic for ash and soot that could become trapped in the insulation or work its way into the heating and cooling systems.—
Keri Blakinger,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Jan. 2025
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Michael Lewis, 55, was arrested and charged Sunday in Indianapolis following an investigation, Marion County prosecutor Ryan Mears announced in a news release Monday.—
Kierra Frazier,
CBS News,
13 Jan. 2025
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Yoon has also filed legal complaints against those who tried to arrest him including the head of the state anti-corruption agency.—
Helen Regan,
CNN,
13 Jan. 2025
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The likes of Harley and Indian have basically stamped their approval on these types of motorcycles, having jumped on the trend and producing stellar bobber-style bikes over the years.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
11 Jan. 2025
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Each reinvention of her artistry is a passport stamped with the cultures, histories, and landscapes that fuel her vision.—
Ashlee Marie Preston,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
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After those plans fell through, Luna Luna was slated for an 18-month installation in San Diego, California, funded by the Stephen and Mary Birch Foundation, but a breach of contract lawsuit squashed the effort.—
Natasha Gural,
Forbes,
12 Jan. 2025
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Watching it be squashed into nothing but smoke and steam is an exhilarating thing.—
Mary McNamara,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Jan. 2025
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Facebook played a major role in the 2020 election and came under fire from Trump and Republicans for allegedly suppressing conservative voices.—
Brady Knox,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
14 Jan. 2025
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Some Korean veterans of that war were also involved in suppressing uprisings such as the one in Gwangju.—
Judith Shulevitz,
The Atlantic,
14 Jan. 2025
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“Clamp down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clamp%20down. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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