- past participle of break.
broken
Example Sentences
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Colombian sociologist German Gomez told AFP that the "dynamic of solidarity ... has been broken" with Argentina.
From Barron's ● Jul. 18, 2026
Artle said the broken pipe unleashed the worst damage he’s seen in the 25 years he’s lived in the building.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 18, 2026
The season so far has been notable for its heat, with a number of records broken - including some which date back to the notorious summer of 1976.
From BBC ● Jul. 18, 2026
The news has sparked discussions about whether IBM should be broken apart or an activist investor will come hunting for the century-old company.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 17, 2026
There was a short, startled silence, broken by everybody at once.
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
