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Crackdown

Definition

(formal) A sudden and severe action taken by a government or authority to stop or punish a particular activity or group of people, often using force or strict laws.

Example Sentences

1The government launched a crackdown on organized crime, resulting in hundreds of arrests and seizures of assets.
2Will the new administration's crackdown on immigration lead to a decrease in border crossings?
3The police crackdown on speeding in residential areas has reduced the number of accidents significantly.
4Critics argue that the government's crackdown on free speech is a threat to democracy and human rights.
5The company's crackdown on corruption has led to the dismissal of several high-ranking executives and a major overhaul of its internal policies.

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