crack
Example Sentences
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He said that investing in energy should eventually help to bring costs almost down to zero, if technologies like fusion can be “cracked,” noting how quickly solar and wind costs have fallen in recent years.
Given all of the changes coming to student-loan repayment at once, Sattelmeyer said she’s worried that borrowers may fall through the cracks and face challenges staying current on their loans.
From MarketWatch
“A Complete Unknown” eventually cracked Billboard’s list of the top 10 highest-grossing music biopics.
Chinese authorities have tried to counter the competitive learning culture by cracking down on cram schools in recent years -- but tutoring, paid under the table, remains in demand.
From Barron's
Cobalt tends to promote cracking, but it also helps reduce a separate issue known as Li/Ni disorder.
From Science Daily
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