cracked

Example Sentences

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It’s a cracked mirror, with each fragment revealing a different, distorted image of the human psyche — and it’s really funny, too.

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

Formosa had been at the Denver meeting, and by October Big Pipes still hadn’t cracked the mystery.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

That it was he who cracked the code against Diamondbacks righty Zac Gallen in the fifth inning, teeing off on a three-run, 400-foot home run to left-center field.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026

But instead, he cracked on and put in a great performance.

From BBC • Mar. 22, 2026

My skin was sensitive, cracked and peeling from constant exposure to the sun’s glare.

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo