Sentences with Clam Up

During the intense debate, John tended to clam up whenever the discussion turned to politics.

The shy student would often clam up in social situations, finding it hard to express themselves.

In the quiet library, she would clam up, not wanting to disturb others engrossed in their reading.

During the job interview, nervousness caused him to clam up, and he struggled to articulate his thoughts.

The witness began to clam up on the stand, making it challenging for the prosecutor to extract information.

As the tension in the room grew, the team captain would clam up, unsure of how to address the challenging situation.

In the face of criticism, she would clam up instead of defending herself, avoiding confrontation.