broken-down

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McKechnie - who once said he treats "broken-down athletes who are almost like reclamation projects" - had discovered Hargreaves' knee issues were caused by pelvic instability and therefore got him working to strengthen his core.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

A van driver who crashed into a broken-down car in a smart motorway's fast lane has been found guilty of causing death by careless driving.

From BBC • Feb. 18, 2026

Nominated seven times for an Academy Award, Duvall won lead actor honors in 1983 for his role as Mac Sledge, a broken-down country singer in the film “Tender Mercies.”

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 16, 2026

He pushed constitutional reforms aimed at preventing any future slide into authoritarian rule, and to overhaul a "completely broken-down" system of public administration.

From Barron's • Feb. 13, 2026

Grandpop began, but before he could get into it, the squeak, squeak from Samantha’s house turned into her barking, and the rickety sounds of a nearly broken-down car came up the hill.

From "As Brave As You" by Jason Reynolds