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crack

[krak] / kræk /




NOUN
attempt to do something
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It carried Sharpie notes, cracked corners and faded logos from years of swipes.

From Salon

The police department first used one of the drones to crack down on illegal fireworks in 2024 in response to repeated complaints from residents.

From The Wall Street Journal

In the last few weeks of 2025, there were signs of cracks in the pattern.

From The Wall Street Journal

Head was promoted to opener in the second innings at Perth when Usman Khawaja was sidelined with back spasms and has kept the position, cracking two centuries.

From Barron's

Wires should be insulated with silicone rather than PVC, which can crack.

From The Wall Street Journal