crack
Example Sentences
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Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has sought to project an image of stability, promising that her government won’t crack down on demonstrations.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 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
He has repeatedly called for dialogue with protesters but on Wednesday announced a bill to declare a state of emergency, which would authorize military deployment to crack down and clear the blockades.
From Barron's • Jun. 6, 2026
Now environmental advocates are pushing state regulators to crack down by requiring stormwater permits — essentially best practices — for businesses that haven’t been held accountable for their polluted runoff.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026
He turned back toward the wood— thinking of the ivy he’d seen, thinking he could make a rope—when there was a crack behind them in the dark of the forest.
From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell
