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clampdown

[ klamp-doun ]

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Word History and Origins

Origin of clampdown1

First recorded in 1935–40; noun use of verb phrase clamp down
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The mother of murdered toddler James Bulger has urged the government to pass a new law to clampdown on AI-generated videos of child murder victims.

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In November 2024, the government announced a clampdown on "rogue" employers hiring workers from overseas.

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The clampdown on the media is central to that trajectory, as the government has progressively crushed criticism or debate.

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Some analysts are worried a drop in the stock market could trigger a further clampdown in spending, especially among higher income households.

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In Munich, as he spoke about free speech, he cited cases involving conservatives and Christians in Western countries but avoided any mention of Russia's harsh clampdowns on expression.

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