cracked

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Shockwaves from a March 9 airstrike also damaged tiles and cracked frescoes at the 17th-century Chehel Sotoun Palace in Isfahan.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

Standing next to the blown-out windows and cracked walls of her apartment in Tel Aviv, Liat Zvi voices an exasperation many Israelis say they feel.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

Said Nichols: “Affordable options for senior living on college campuses have not largely been cracked before.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026

Pressure built up, which cracked the heat shield and ultimately resulted in larger pieces chipping off during the final reentry.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

At last, Gingersnipes cracked a smile, the sight of which thawed the edges of Clare’s soul.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman