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The phrase "cracks down on" is correct and usable in written English
It is typically used to describe the act of taking strong measures to enforce rules or regulations against something.
Example: "The government has decided to crack down on illegal fishing to protect marine life."
Alternatives: "takes a hard stance against" or "enforces stricter measures on"
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But the one-party state still ruthlessly cracks down on protests, jails dissidents and bans trade unions.
Although not particularly brutal, the regime allows only one effective political party (the Communists), cracks down on those who dare speak out and forbids a free press.
Pakistan cracks down on an opposition party.
In Russia, Vladimir Putin's government cracks down on independent media.
The legislation also cracks down on insurance fraud.
The statute cracks down on everything from traffic stops to apartment rentals to elementary school enrollment.
It also cracks down on federal contractors that do business with Iran.
The sooner the EU cracks down on this absurd situation, the better.
Non aux bibelots: Paris cracks down on Seine-side book-sellers' trinket sales.
He cracks down on corruption and tries to break up monopolies.
The same law that prohibits building climbers also cracks down on, of all things, puppets.
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