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crack

[krak] / kræk /




NOUN
attempt to do something
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Google says it is expanding its policies to crack down on websites which trap users with "back button hijacking".

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

His wealth and status have since plummeted, as Beijing has moved to crack down on corruption in the financial sector.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

A half-century later, the drink that was once a flop would crack $1 billion of annual revenue.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

Chesney doesn’t want to wait until the season starts to see if his players crack under pressure.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

That doubt seemed to crack something within him that was full of hurt and loss and fear.

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova