crack
Example Sentences
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ScotRail is to charge ticket dodgers a minimum £10 fare in a bid to crack down on people deliberately boarding a train without paying.
From BBC
Its growth suggests the afternoon isn’t inherently weak, just harder to crack.
Some users openly expressed support for her online, while others voiced discontent over her exit -- revealing a rare crack in the state's overarching control.
From Barron's
In an article on Monday, Sir Keir said he wanted to "crack down on the addictive elements of social media" that "keep our children hooked on their screens for hours".
From BBC
Moments later when the score flashed across the screen, Liu simply cracked a subtle smirk.
From Los Angeles Times
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