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broken

[broh-kuhn] / ˈbroʊ kən /








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The segments are broken up or mixed with solvents before being put through a chromatography process.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

Across the Channel, weather agency Meteo-France said "dozens" of temperature records were broken in several French cities, as it placed eight western regions under a heatwave alert.

From Barron's • May 25, 2026

While investors are optimistic a deal could lead to energy flowing through the Strait of Hormuz again, caution remains given previous deals have broken down, according to analysts.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

The conclusion, a wordless moment between father and daughter set to the strains of Bach played on a broken pipe organ, was the most devastating passage of the entire festival.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

I kind of wish I’d broken my own rule and helped her in the car.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison




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