security crackdown

Frequency: 7.411.8 per million words

a crackdown by security forces to maintain order

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Examples (10)

  • The government launched a massive security crackdown following the terror attacks.
  • Human rights groups have criticized the brutal security crackdown on peaceful protesters.
  • A city-wide security crackdown was implemented to ensure safety during the international summit.
  • Many journalists fled the country, fearing the impending security crackdown.
  • The new law authorized a widespread security crackdown on dissident groups.
  • After the coup, the military junta announced a swift security crackdown to silence opposition.
  • The president has threatened a severe security crackdown if the unrest continues.
  • Details of the covert security crackdown were leaked to the press by an anonymous source.
  • The region has been under a strict security crackdown for several months.
  • A tough security crackdown on smuggling rings was ordered by the federal authorities.