cracked

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It said temperature changes alone are not a cause for concern, but the bridge is under careful monitoring because of the cracked component "to ensure the condition is not significantly worsening".

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

She lives close to buildings housing security institutions, including a complex for the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, the powerful military and economic force that cracked down on the protests and is largely fighting the war.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

"We don't think we could have cracked it without the full team," de Crécy-Lagard said.

From Science Daily • Apr. 7, 2026

Video footage posted by the nonprofit shows a close-up of the cracked shell in the nest as winds blow and an eagle stands guard.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

However, as the days grew colder, in the mornings ice was starting to form on the pond’s surface, which later cracked and distorted the view.

From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el