cracked

Example Sentences

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These were cracked down on, but during the pandemic these buildings were increasingly used as the operational hubs for scams.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 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

Diane Garner’s vacation plans took a sudden turn when a cracked concrete driveway became an unexpected priority.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

And sure enough there were a few old tire piles rotting slowly in its cracked concrete front yard.

From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste