broken in
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
There were photos of trees broken in half at the trunk, Molina said.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026
After being broken in their opening service game and slipping to a 3-1 deficit, Dart and Burrage roared back with a run of five games to take the first set.
From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026
“It is not expected that the agreement reached through months of negotiations between the two governments will be broken in an instant,” said Hana Securities analyst Sunjae Son.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 27, 2026
Alcaraz suffered the worst possible start, his serve broken in the first game by the 19th-seeded Paul.
From Barron's • Jan. 25, 2026
When he did finally lift it out, he saw that its crystal had been broken in transit.
From "Nine Stories" by J. D. Salinger
![]()