crack
verb (used without object)
to break without complete separation of parts; become fissured.
will crack
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future tenseof crack.future tense
Used to express actions, events, or states that have not yet occurred but are expected to happen.
Example Sentences
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And while experts don’t think A.I. will crack this one any time soon, they do expect that the efficacy of these A.I. carpet-bombing campaigns will increase as the technology continues to improve.
From Slate ● Jun. 22, 2026
The great unknown variable is whether its security services will crack when confronted by a future mass uprising.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 1, 2026
Her 2026 campaign so far includes a runner-up showing in Adelaide, a fourth-round appearance at the Australian Open, and she's now into the Doha final and will crack the top 10 on Monday.
From Barron's ● Feb. 13, 2026
“We will crack down on any illegal dumping, those who cut corners, avoid disposal fees, and leave a mess for workers and neighbors to deal with,” she said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 2, 2026
Any flaw, any weakness, and the statue will crack.
From "The Mona Lisa Vanishes" by Nicholas Day
