crackdown

Example Sentences

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As part of the crackdown, federal health officials announced a broad freeze of funding to Minnesota and across the county.

From Barron's

Since China supplies 60% to 70% of the world’s refined silver, this crackdown on exports deemed to be imperative for national security is hugely impactful.

From MarketWatch

More than one million stateless Rohingya refugees, who fled a military crackdown beginning in 2017 and now live in exile in Bangladesh, will also have no say.

From Barron's

Egypt has also been criticised for a sweeping crackdown on online content creators that has landed young women influencers, comedians and commentators behind bars.

From Barron's

The soldiers had been sent on patrol as part of the government's crackdown on criminal gangs in the country, which has seen its crime rate skyrocket as the gangs' power has expanded.

From BBC