cracked

Example Sentences

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L.A. streets are broken, and mayoral debates aren’t what they’re cracked up to be.

From Los Angeles Times • May 16, 2026

Geothermal projects have been around for decades, but Fervo says it has cracked the code to unlocking much more energy from the technology.

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

Companies are rushing to cash in on “functional snacking,” but experts warn that the health benefits of fiber treats might not be all they’re cracked up to be.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026

At the time, the irreverent news website had seemingly cracked the code for social-media virality.

From MarketWatch • May 8, 2026

“Only about ten times,” I cracked back to him.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu