cracking

Example Sentences

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Border Security Minister Alex Norris said the UK was "cracking down on the criminals exchanging human lives for cash" and praised officers for apprehending "this smuggling kingpin".

From BBC

But he kept his composure to reach a 15th half-century four balls after Root, cracking Webster through the covers for a boundary.

From Barron's

A primary school has been permanently closed after structural engineers found cracking and wall movement around the site.

From BBC

Chinese authorities have tried to counter the competitive learning culture by cracking down on cram schools in recent years -- but tutoring, paid under the table, remains in demand.

From Barron's

Cobalt tends to promote cracking, but it also helps reduce a separate issue known as Li/Ni disorder.

From Science Daily