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  • present participle of crack.
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cracking

[krak-ing] / ˈkræk ɪŋ /










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I described it as a relay race: We start with democracy and Piggy, then comes cracking of civility and Jack, then chaos with Simon, and finally war with Ralph.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Andreeva continued to make great strides in 2025, winning two WTA 1000 titles and cracking the world's top five.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

But they face challenges cracking an industry long considered too local, fragmented and diverse to accommodate big-money investors, people who work on these deals say.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

Elon Musk's X has committed to cracking down on illegal content to protect UK users, Britain's media regulator said Friday, as it steps up pressure on social media platforms.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

I slipped the paper under my arm and hurried off before he started making a fuss about cracking a tooth on that biscuit.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan




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