crackdown
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This would all be pretty underwhelming were it not for the ticketing issues instigated by the club's touting crackdown that has annoyed so many in the fanbase.
From BBC ● Sep. 20, 2026
But they estimated those trends represented a roughly 8% drop from the same period in 2023, after adjusting for a password-sharing crackdown and geographical mix.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 18, 2026
Separately, more than 100 people have been arrested while protesting against the crackdown in Turkey's biggest cities over the past two days.
From Barron's ● Sep. 16, 2026
Beneath the sparkling chandeliers hanging in the stained-glass dome atrium of The Palace Hotel, some investors told the BBC that the comments from Coxon and others could accelerate a government crackdown.
From BBC ● Sep. 12, 2026
Despite scientists’ fears, the ethical crackdown didn’t slow scientific progress.
From "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot
CJP is a national movement born out of a satirical campaign, rather than an actual party, and has faced heavy police crackdowns.
From BBC ● Jul. 25, 2026
His predecessor, Kristi Noem, attracted unflattering attention for her department’s aggressive crackdowns.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 8, 2026
But in L.A. — despite vanishing Hollywood jobs and immigration crackdowns — housing costs remain sky-high.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 29, 2026
"All regions and relevant authorities are required to... launch tough crackdowns on illegal and unlawful activities", including the falsification of safety data, unclear headcounts of underground workers and illegal contracting, it added.
From Barron's ● May 23, 2026
The police crackdowns mounted, and more and more migrants came to the church.
From "Enrique's Journey" by Sonia Nazario
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