broken
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But after a dinner party, the house was left "in a complete mess" with broken glasses, drinks cans on the floor, pans full of food on the table and fish guts left in the garden.
From BBC ● Nov. 1, 2026
"I'm sure it will be broken one day, but I'll enjoy it while it lasts," Shearer told the Football Interview.
From BBC ● Oct. 31, 2026
When this protein is broken apart, the barrier becomes compromised, potentially allowing harmful substances and bacteria to interfere with the surrounding tissue.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 31, 2026
Amendment LA is intended to more efficiently deliver basic city services for infrastructure in need of repair, including streets in need of repaving, dangerous sidewalks and broken streetlights.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 31, 2026
Elisha was disappointed in Maggie’s broken promise; but even he couldn’t resist asking for a bit of celebrity gossip, “Tell me how Mrs. Pierce got on!”
From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
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