Example Sentences

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Still, the city was cracking down on campers.

From Slate • Mar. 25, 2026

The Justice Department said on Monday it was cracking down on chip smuggling External link, with one businessman pleading guilty to smuggling more than $160 million worth of Nvidia H100 and H200 hardware.

From Barron's • Dec. 9, 2025

His wife had already basted the family turkey the night before and now she was cracking 180 eggs with a smile and wearing plastic gloves.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 27, 2025

It also hosts AI-generated music on its platform, and recently announced it was cracking down on artists who did not disclose the use of AI or who used it to impersonate real artists.

From BBC • Oct. 16, 2025

The dried mud was cracking on her cheeks.

From "Klawde: Evil Alien Warlord Cat" by Johnny Marciano and Emily Chenoweth