broken

Example Sentences

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"Companies have broken their word before, facing little to no consequences," she said.

From BBC

On either side lie two run-down empty tower blocks, replete with broken windows and walls blackened by fire damage.

From BBC

"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