- past participle of break.
broken
Example Sentences
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At the state Republican meeting that month in Decatur, Lincoln had broken from political norms and appeared in person.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026
Fires have also broken out on the islands of Paros, Andros and Kalymnos.
From BBC ● Jul. 31, 2026
Online prediction markets have rapidly broken into the mainstream in the United States, positioning themselves as an alternative to both traditional polling and licensed sports betting.
From Barron's ● Jul. 31, 2026
That turned out to be one of many broken promises.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 31, 2026
But when Sarah reached forward to help her baby daughter up, the circle was broken, and Leila disappeared.
From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
