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broken

[broh-kuhn] / ˈbroʊ kən /








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In their absence, the three remaining candidates pounded on a wide array of municipal ills, including broken sidewalks, high rents and sluggish housing production.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

Unhappy with the advisory committee’s decision, the compounding industry has amplified its argument that the FDA review process for the bulks list is broken.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

They're sipping smoothies, snapping phone pics, dealing with crashed email and fixing broken toilets: astronauts, they're just like us.

From Barron's • Apr. 4, 2026

A 95-year-old woman from south London has broken five age group world records for swimming, adding more accolades to her decades-long career.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

Her hand stole up to the broken brim of her hat.

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck