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

“Sean Combs has been the figure more associated with death, tragedy and brokenness than any mogul,” says Reverend Conrad Tillard in the first episode.

From Salon • Jan. 27, 2025

“The brokenness of the media landscape is allowing these smaller publications to to spring up and test the market,” Casimiro said.

From New York Times • Jun. 16, 2024

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

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 18, 2024

Even if we’re thrown away by people with more money, we can always climb our way out of the messiness and the brokenness of our lives.

From "Pride" by Ibi Zoboi