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crackdown

[krak-doun] / ˈkrækˌdaʊn /


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A centralised crackdown on illegal number plates will target organised crime groups and drivers who dodge fines by bringing together data and information from police forces across England, the government has said.

From BBC Sep. 5, 2026

Commercial trucking schools that are losing accreditation under a new crackdown by Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy against facilities that certify drivers who aren’t proficient in English.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 2, 2026

Federal authorities are continuing to expand their crackdown on trading conduct in prediction markets, which offer a way for users to bet on political races, sports, corporate performance and crypto and commodity prices.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 29, 2026

Eswatini is one of several African countries that have agreed to accept migrants deported under US President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown.

From Barron's Aug. 27, 2026

In the few minutes of privacy we’ve had, with me walking him back to town, I gather that the rumblings of an uprising in 12 have been subdued by Thread’s crackdown.

From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins

CJP is a national movement born out of a satirical campaign, rather than an actual party, and has faced heavy police crackdowns.

From BBC Jul. 25, 2026

Forces regularly launch crackdowns where they seize illegally used devices, and often crush them.

From BBC Jul. 22, 2026

She also questioned whether, at a time of federal immigration crackdowns, the city would end up putting noncitizens in greater danger by adding them to a voter database.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 18, 2026

The billions spent, the corruption crackdowns, the reshuffled soccer federation presidents—none of it has moved the needle on the only thing that matters: results on the pitch.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 16, 2026

The police crackdowns mounted, and more and more migrants came to the church.

From "Enrique's Journey" by Sonia Nazario




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