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  • past participle of break.
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broken

[broh-kuhn] / ˈbroʊ kən /








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Raman, in a statement, said she was “incredibly honored” by the results, and invited Angelenos who are “frustrated by the broken status quo” to join her campaign.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Barta said Murphy has also broken with the party on other issues.

From Salon • Jun. 8, 2026

His videos are bite-sized and have the professional look of being made in a podcast studio, and the other posts have simple graphics and text broken up for easily digestible carousels.

From Slate • Jun. 8, 2026

Dan claimed he had not broken the law while donating in the UK.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

“On the east edge of the pond, there’s an abandoned cabin. Go through the back window with the broken latch. You’ll find Hesterfowl in the attic.”

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman




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