crack
Example Sentences
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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
Before long, he was strong enough to break the springs that raised the door and crack the stucco framing it.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026
They asked about the noise, about the moment the walls began to crack, and about what happened afterwards.
From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026
That doubt seemed to crack something within him that was full of hurt and loss and fear.
From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova
