broken
Example Sentences
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But something in there was broken, which a senior engineer already behind on a deadline had to untangle, while Robin struggled to explain.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026
It is common to hear people say "Britain is broken", "we are forgotten", and calls for "change".
From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026
“If you’re as frustrated by the broken status quo as I am, I hope you’ll join our movement to build a city that works for everyone.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026
"They virtually died of a broken heart eight years apart."
From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026
That despite my best efforts, they’ll remain broken, dead, forever out of my reach, just like this hopeless plant.
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
