broken

Example Sentences

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In a report last year, More in Common said "broken" was the most common word Britons used to describe the country.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Even if it’s a small issue — like a broken shower or heat ring on a wooden cabinet — it can cost a few hundred dollars to have it repaired.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

“They are still friends and very supportive of one another. They have been quietly broken up for several months.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

It has broken down meticulously constructed networks of trust and generally slowed the response to the virus.

From Slate • Jun. 9, 2026

But he could move all four limbs, and nothing felt broken, so he decided he was better.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver