brokenness
Example Sentences
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A cynic convinced of the world’s brokenness, he realizes that revolutions need hope too.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 23, 2025
A father who was left widowed with seven young children has said sharing his story of "brokenness and grief" after losing his wife is helping others.
From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2025
“Sean Combs has been the figure more associated with death, tragedy and brokenness than any mogul,” says Reverend Conrad Tillard in the first episode.
From Salon ● Jan. 27, 2025
“The process is broken. We’re seeing the brokenness of it in front of our faces,” she said.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 27, 2024
Even if we’re thrown away by people with more money, we can always climb our way out of the messiness and the brokenness of our lives.
From "Pride" by Ibi Zoboi
