broken in
Example Sentences
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"It's not over in a corner, broken in half. It's almost saying, you know, 'here I am. Help me'."
From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026
There were photos of trees broken in half at the trunk, Molina said.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 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
His trouser hems were fraying to bits, but he had nice leather boots that hardly looked broken in.
From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros
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