broken

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Nearly 8,000 units have broken ground or been completed through the program.

From Barron's • May 31, 2026

Following the president's check-up, US media reported that the White House had broken with precedent by not releasing the report, before it did so three days later.

From Barron's • May 30, 2026

The broken leg was another serious disruption for a player meant to provide Liverpool with a lethal spearhead.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

I replaced a broken toilet tank flush valve and I learned two Willie Nelson songs on the guitar.

From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026

As if Eusie’s arrival had broken down a last hesitation, within a week there were three new permanent additions to the household.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom