crack
Example Sentences
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They found that a crack in the compromised tank released the pressure buildup inside the storage unit, which ruled out the possibility of an explosion, and allowed residents to return to their homes.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
But if you can put aside its context and view “The Bride!” as a kitschy Halloween affair, a “Scooby-Doo Meets Frankenstein’s Bride” animated special come to life, it’s almost impossible not to crack a smile.
From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026
San Francisco is the only U.S. city to crack that threshold at 44%.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026
They asked about the noise, about the moment the walls began to crack, and about what happened afterwards.
From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026
Owen briefly considered stepping out onto the lake, but even if it didn’t crack, a slippery block of ice was nowhere he wanted to be while trying to get away from a polar bear.
From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz
