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broken

[broh-kuhn] / ˈbroʊ kən /








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I had broken my shoulder playing for England and I spent that summer doing rehab in the gym.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

“You hear so often, ‘the system is broken.’

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

Since then, residents in the area say the lot has deteriorated into a junkyard filled with trash — including scraps of metal, wood and broken outdoor furniture.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

Despite the decline, Nvidia looks to have finally broken through long-held resistance at around $195 as investors warm again to the AI theme.

From Barron's • Apr. 16, 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