broken-down

Example Sentences

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While returning from the scene, the rescue team said it came across another broken-down lorry carrying more than 60 people, who had been stranded for three days after a battery failure.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

He frequented the encampment on Foothill Boulevard, which the city periodically cleared by towing RVs and broken-down cars, Sadeh said.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 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

Redeveloping Venezuela’s broken-down oil infrastructure will cost tens of billions of dollars at least, and companies likely want assurances their investments will be worth it long-term.

From Barron's • Jan. 8, 2026

There was something incredibly foreboding about the place—massive and silent, adorned with the empty black frames of barred or meshed windows and broken-down metal doors.

From "100 Sideways Miles" by Andrew Smith