cracking
Example Sentences
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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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