brokenness

Example Sentences

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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

In today’s faith communities, spiritual nurture and care is easily lost in political identity and outrage at the brokenness of our world.

From Seattle Times • May 31, 2024

It all adds up to a comforting space in which brokenness is not just OK, but celebrated.

From New York Times • Apr. 27, 2024

When something breaks, we have a strong reaction to its brokenness.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 18, 2024

I was little, so I don’t remember when it happened, but I can sense a brokenness about him that I think will never, ever go away.

From "I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter" by Erika L. Sánchez