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broken

[broh-kuhn] / ˈbroʊ kən /








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That’s a broken system that is wasting money and creating friction with customers and vendors.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 22, 2026

Bags of trash, broken Christmas ornaments, useless trinkets.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

There were photos of trees broken in half at the trunk, Molina said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

One depicts a fractured Statue of Liberty with a broken arm surrounded by scenes of destruction, while another shows the US flag with skulls replacing its stars.

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

The ice had broken up and destroyed the trail.

From "Black Star, Bright Dawn" by Scott O'Dell