cracked
Example Sentences
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His hands were shaking as he added his own story to the chorus of his fellow New Yorkers, and his voice cracked when he raised it for emphasis.
From Salon ● Sep. 11, 2026
The issue for OpenAI, Anthropic and other tech giants is that no one seems to have cracked the so-called alignment problem - in other words, whether AI aligns with human values.
From BBC ● Sep. 9, 2026
The woman stayed silent for a good five seconds before saying, “Gracias,” as her voice cracked.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 3, 2026
Three of the four operating data centers in the U.S. with off-grid or partially grid-connected power have had issues, including cracked turbines and broken engine cranks.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 25, 2026
On one side there were a few cracked full-length mirrors, and on the other, curling and faded, was an old-looking backdrop, a section of what appeared to be a village marketplace.
From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny
