broken
Example Sentences
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Before re-wrapping she recommends inspecting the gift carefully to make sure no seals have been broken or show signs of wear.
From BBC
Though typically seen as a symbol for surrender, the white flags that have popped up across the province – on broken rooftops, along eroded riverbanks and outside mosques – are a call for international solidarity, protesters say.
From BBC
A 13-year-old girl requested a replacement for her mom’s broken bike, as riding in their neighborhood was their only chance to spend time together.
From Los Angeles Times
With long spells of warm, dry and sunny weather, records continued to be broken.
From BBC
In 2023 it looked as if the cycle of debate which had held the church in its clutches for so many years had been broken.
From BBC
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