crackdown

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Even so, defense analysts say the crackdown has raised questions over combat readiness and morale across a two-million-strong force.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

Correspondents brought live coverage from major events ranging from the collapse of the Soviet Union to the Chinese crackdown on the Tiananmen Square protests.

From Barron's • May 6, 2026

The wall in Golders Green was used as a space to display photos of protesters killed by the Iranian government during a crackdown on demonstrations in January.

From BBC • May 4, 2026

At least 300 suspects have been arrested, as the authorities intensified a crackdown against the criminal groups, with police recovering weapons and communication devices during the raids.

From BBC • May 3, 2026

When I ask Stu what happened to inspire the crackdown, he just mutters about “management decisions” and takes the opportunity to upbraid Gail and me for being too generous with the rolls.

From "Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America" by Barbara Ehrenreich