broken

Example Sentences

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"So while this settlement is necessary for the company today, we maintain our significant objections to the broken tort system that makes it necessary."

From Barron's

It reminded Jonah of the time that he’d broken a window playing baseball, and he’d thought that if he just didn’t mention it, maybe Mom and Dad wouldn’t notice.

From Literature

He pushed the tiller and then he pulled it, but it swung loose and empty in his hand and he knew his rudder was broken.

From Literature

The Mediterranean crust here is broken into smaller microplates that shift, sink, and partially melt, fueling both earthquakes and volcanic eruptions.

From Science Daily

The traditional business model for indie films has broken down as audiences still have not shown up to theaters with the same enthusiasm as before the pandemic.

From Los Angeles Times