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crack

[krak] / kræk /




NOUN
attempt to do something
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It began as a crack between two previous repairs, gradually getting deeper and wider as more of the road's surface collapsed and broke away.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

But if you can put aside its context and view “The Bride!” as a kitschy Halloween affair, a “Scooby-Doo Meets Frankenstein’s Bride” animated special come to life, it’s almost impossible not to crack a smile.

From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026

Officials also pledged to investigate illegal foreign-exchange transactions by exporters and importers through lead-and-lag practices—such as accelerating import payments or excessively delaying export receipts—activities the government has vowed to crack down on.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

He has repeatedly called for dialogue with protesters but on Wednesday announced a bill to declare a state of emergency, which would authorize military deployment to crack down and clear the blockades.

From Barron's • Jun. 6, 2026

"And Blizzard has a crack in one of his forepaws. He can drop out anytime," my father said.

From "Black Star, Bright Dawn" by Scott O'Dell




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