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Crackdown
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a severe and often sudden enforcement of law or regulations, typically to suppress or control specific activities, behaviors, or groups perceived as problematic or threatening
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The crackdown on corruption within the government led to the dismissal and prosecution of several high-ranking officials.
The crackdown on organized crime gangs resulted in a series of raids and arrests across the city.
The government launched a crackdown on illegal immigration, leading to widespread arrests and deportations.
The police conducted a crackdown on drug trafficking, resulting in the seizure of large quantities of narcotics and the arrest of several suspects.
In response to protests, the authorities initiated a crackdown on dissent, arresting activists and imposing strict censorship measures.
