broken

Example Sentences

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It’s like I’m looking at the past using pieces of a broken mirror.

From Literature

I look out at our group and see a procession of broken people—unwashed, our hair caked with dirt, our clothes torn, open wounds on our feet, losing faith in everything we once held dear.

From Literature

By sharply reducing carbohydrates, the diet pushes the body into a state known as ketosis, in which fat is broken down into ketone bodies that serve as an alternative fuel for the brain.

From Science Daily

Mahmood also said there are "systems that are broken that people are fed up about" and cited the need for politics to "meet this moment" and provide answers on issues, including immigration.

From BBC

You might wonder: If Pratt feels like such a broken record these days, why even make a bid for mayor?

From Los Angeles Times