crack
Example Sentences
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But Chinese officials have shown willingness to occasionally crack down on the supply chain for fentanyl when they believe doing so can help improve ties with the U.S.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026
Optimized quantum algorithms could crack Bitcoin’s encryption using under 500,000 qubits, a 20-times reduction from prior estimates.
From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026
Several explosions from exploding oxygen canisters within the ambulances caused windows of nearby buildings, including the synagogue to crack or shatter - however no injuries were reported.
From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026
Google’s researchers said a quantum computer may be on the horizon that’s powerful enough to crack a bitcoin wallet’s secret key in as few as nine minutes, potentially giving attackers access to investors’ funds.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026
I studied her eye through the crack in the door just to see if the woman was wearing spectacles.
From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
