crack
Example Sentences
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Ministers are attempting to crack on, in fact revelling in cracking on, with what they think they are there to do, delivering policies and, they hope, helping people, rather than tearing themselves apart.
From BBC • May 21, 2026
But as rising gas prices strain budgets, demand may be starting to crack, at least among younger consumers.
From MarketWatch • May 20, 2026
It’s a bit harder to judge this update of “Flower Drum Song,” which is Hwang’s second crack at revising the book, originally written by Oscar Hammerstein II and Joseph Fields.
From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026
China, which has stepped up cooperation with regional governments in recent years to crack down on scam networks, has acknowledged the geographical shift.
From Barron's • May 17, 2026
I knew it was bad as soon as I heard the crack, but the whole tragedy happened in cinematic slow motion.
From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows
