- past participle of break.
broken
Example Sentences
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But then these technologies became quietly integrated into our lives, to the point now where a broken elevator is a great source of pain.
From Slate ● Sep. 14, 2026
Williams had broken out as a freshman for Oklahoma before transferring to USC and winning the Heisman Trophy as a sophomore.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 14, 2026
His longtime girlfriend had just broken up with him, his teammates were mocking him behind his back and, at 23, he had crossed the line from prospect to liability.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 13, 2026
Another major fire has broken out at a derelict mill complex where Peaky Blinders was filmed.
From BBC ● Sep. 13, 2026
Father knots the broken sack, lifts the small packet of lard and the one good egg left.
From "Will’s Race for Home" by Jewell Parker Rhodes
