have been cracking
- present perfect progressive of crack.
Example Sentences
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Censors have been cracking down on any source of financial frustration - vocal online posts are promptly scrubbed, while influencers have been blocked on social media for flaunting luxurious tastes.
From BBC ● Sep. 30, 2024
The authorities have been cracking down on the booming crime.
From New York Times ● Jun. 29, 2023
The United Nations Human Rights Council says that Iran’s morality police have been cracking down on women they accuse of not wearing the hijab properly, the Associated Press reported.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 22, 2022
A lot of cities have been cracking down on homeless people, Peterson said.
From Seattle Times ● May 26, 2022
It is a poor thing," answered the magician, "not worthy of your attention; but if you will vouchsafe me a sip of the wine, I have been cracking these dry nuts so long.
From The Magician's Show Box and Other Stories by Child, Lydia Maria Francis
