Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- noun An act or example of forceful regulation, repression, or restraint.
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- noun Abruptly
stern measures ordisciplinary action; increasedenforcement
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- noun severely repressive actions
Etymologies
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Examples
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The 24-hour crackdown is also targeting those who text while driving.
NYPD Cracking Down On Drivers Who Talk, Text The Huffington Post News Editors 2010
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The 24-hour crackdown is also targeting those who text while driving.
NYPD Cracking Down On Drivers Who Talk, Text The Huffington Post News Editors 2010
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The 24-hour crackdown is also targeting those who text while driving.
NYPD Cracking Down On Drivers Who Talk, Text The Huffington Post News Team 2010
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If the crackdown is as effective as the PPO scheme and drug rehabilitation scheme then why bother.
The Laughing Policeman « POLICE INSPECTOR BLOG Inspector Gadget 2009
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The 24-hour crackdown is also targeting those who text while driving.
NYPD Cracking Down On Drivers Who Talk, Text go.com 2010
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The 24-hour crackdown is also targeting those who text while driving.
NYPD Cracking Down On Drivers Who Talk, Text The Huffington Post News Team 2010
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The 24-hour crackdown is also targeting those who text while driving.
NYPD Cracking Down On Drivers Who Talk, Text go.com 2010
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He threatened a civil revolt if what he called a crackdown on Sadr followers by the U.S. and Iraqi security forces continued.
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Of course, this 'crackdown' is probably in response to the new travel advisory from the U.S.
Archive 2005-02-01 2005
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Of course, this 'crackdown' is probably in response to the new travel advisory from the U.S.
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