cracked

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It’s a cracked mirror, with each fragment revealing a different, distorted image of the human psyche — and it’s really funny, too.

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

The intricate patterns and iconic brick walls that once defined the kitchen have fallen into disrepair - plaster peeling from cracked walls and sections of the floor beginning to cave in.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

That it was he who cracked the code against Diamondbacks righty Zac Gallen in the fifth inning, teeing off on a three-run, 400-foot home run to left-center field.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026

SEOUL—Three years ago, just three semiconductor companies cracked the list of the world’s 25 most valuable firms.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

The egg cracked all the way open, and suddenly my idea emerged.

From "Rump: The (Fairly) True Story of Rumpelstilskin" by Liesl Shurtliff