crack on
Britishverb
Example Sentences
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He said the Welsh government "should crack on with delivering services in Wales and show confidence in doing so".
From BBC ● Jul. 6, 2026
Some, like men's alternate Kyle Waddell, likes to "just turn up, have a chat, and crack on", but others need energy plans to manage their state of mind building up to matches.
From BBC ● Feb. 11, 2026
"All we can do is crack on and relentlessly tell the story of the government and what we are doing successfully," said a source.
From BBC ● Nov. 15, 2025
But he is also one of the game’s most intriguing and exciting up-and-coming talents, and will now get his first crack on a postseason stage.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 28, 2025
I become the earth and I crack on the inside.
From "American Street" by Ibi Zoboi
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