crack
Example Sentences
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During economic crises, the regime would crack the door open to small businesses like shoe-repair places and tourist services.
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
Now environmental advocates are pushing state regulators to crack down by requiring stormwater permits — essentially best practices — for businesses that haven’t been held accountable for their polluted runoff.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026
Kud-Sverchkov and Mikayev were said to be using a saw to try and get into an area to access the crack that was leaking air.
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
Audiences paid to hear Heman loudly crack his big toe inside his boot while Chauncey accused the “Rochester girls” of creating fake spirit rappings using the same method.
From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
