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clamp down |
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clamp down (on someone or something) to become strict with someone; to become strict about something. Because Bob's grades were getting worse, his parents clamped down on him. The police have clamped down on speeders in this town. See also: clamp How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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LANCASTER -- In a bid to clamp down on crime, a deputy will be assigned to two eastside shopping centers under a public-private arrangement. Joseph Simitian, D-Polo Alto, to clamp down on water pollution. We've already seen evidence in the Bush administration's proposed 2007 budget: a 5% reduction in ag programs, a clamp down on dairy price supports and a proposed 3cents/cwt. |
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