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broken

[broh-kuhn] / ˈbroʊ kən /








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Or, at the very least, that it gives me a glimpse of a happier American story if the narrative had broken differently?

From Slate • Jun. 2, 2026

Maybe this TV marriage could be forged by a shared commitment to world-changing work and broken by ethical disagreements over its execution.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

The VLCCs will be an important part of a larger broken puzzle that will need to get put back together again, including oil production, inventory and refining.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026

In a statement after the weekend, North Norfolk District Council said broken bottles and foil packaging were among the items discarded on the beach.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

A run-down shed, a path with broken paving stones, a tiny square of muddy grass, trees along the edge.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler




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