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crack

[krak] / kræk /




NOUN
attempt to do something
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So please, just fight for the things that crack light into your life, fight for the things that soften you.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 16, 2026

"Typically, if you go through a hailstorm or if you hit a large enough bird, the external ply will crack," says Vermont.

From BBC Sep. 15, 2026

Earlier this month, Revolut got a tentative greenlight to offer banking services to Americans, part of its ambition to crack the U.S. market.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 15, 2026

Nearly upset Newport Harbor at MaxPreps Showdown; get another crack at Sailors on Wednesday.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 14, 2026

His voice began to crack, but the rocket was lifting off now, and there was no turning back.

From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman

“Holding rates steady would provide additional time to assess whether there are potential cracks in the foundation of the expansion,” Tannenbaum said in an email to clients.

From MarketWatch Sep. 14, 2026

On Monday, while crews were surveying for damage, first responders spotted alarming cracks around some homes, Long Beach Fire Department Capt. Jack Crabtree told the Long Beach Post.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 8, 2026

But experts are examining whether cracks may have developed in the mountain over a longer period.

From Barron's Sep. 4, 2026

Lesser-known campuses sit at the forefront of these enrollment challenges, though cracks are spreading throughout.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 3, 2026

‘Let’s have a quick look before Dad comes upstairs and cracks the whip.’

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler

"They have no other choice. With neither tents nor homes available, they are living in cracked, damaged buildings despite the risk of collapse," he added.

From Barron's Sep. 16, 2026

Ahead of an expected public-market debut later this year, Agility Robotics says it’s cracked the code and devised humanoids that can work safely alongside real humans.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 15, 2026

The Police Department has cracked down on speeding and street racing in recent years using drones and other technology to nab offenders, Oldoerp said.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 15, 2026

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

Maybe the cracked lens will distract people’s eyes before they get to the shiner.

From "Popcorn" by Rob Harrell

Although college programs dedicate countless man-hours to cracking any secret in their opponents’ plans, turning the magnifying glass toward their own habits is a far greater challenge.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 16, 2026

Just two years after the 62-year-old actor snapped up the modern 4,000-square-foot home, shocking images have revealed extensive damage outside the residence, with the collapse cracking open the sidewalk and leaving behind a gaping hole.

From MarketWatch Sep. 14, 2026

Bass also said she had earlier signed legislation initiated by Councilmember Monica Rodriguez to speed the process of cracking down on negligent property owners and to hit them with stiffer penalties.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 12, 2026

Decoder Ring, Slate’s podcast about cracking cultural mysteries, turns its investigatory powers inward to explore what exactly a “podcast” is these days, as more and more shows pivot from audio to video.

From Slate Sep. 9, 2026

And now we’re nearly back to where we began, with a paperboy’s tip cracking open in a Brooklyn stairwell.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin




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