hack

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gain unauthorized access to data in a system or computer

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Someone tried to hack into my email account.
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The group managed to hack the company's main server.
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crackbreachinfiltratepenetrateexploit
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cut with rough or heavy blows

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He used an axe to hack at the thick branches.
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The explorers had to hack their way through the dense jungle.
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chophewslashcleavegash
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manage to cope successfully with

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I'm not sure how I'm going to hack this new project.
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She can't hack the pressure of the job anymore.
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cope withhandlemanagedeal withendure
1.

a solution or trick that makes a task easier or more efficient

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This life hack helps you organize your cables neatly.
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I found a great hack for cleaning stubborn stains.
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tricktipshortcutsolutionmethod
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an act of gaining unauthorized access to a computer system or data

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The company reported a major security hack.
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The recent data hack affected millions of users.
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breachintrusioncyberattackexploitraid