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crack

[krak] / kræk /




NOUN
attempt to do something
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To crack down on GRATs, for instance, the legislation would need to more precisely identify which practices are most problematic, “instead of increasing the cost of a legitimate investment vehicle,” McBride says.

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

Stock manipulation is a persistent issue in South Korea, which authorities have recently vowed to crack down on.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

When confronted with the possibility that his daughter, who had gravitated toward his life’s work as a child, might walk away, Ned’s facade began to crack.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

His wealth and status have since plummeted, as Beijing has moved to crack down on corruption in the financial sector.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

At least this crack in the ledge is big enough for me to squeeze into.

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz