broken

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And because our souls are broken and there’s somebody who wants to take your life and your liberty and your stuff, you need government, but government is just to maintain a framework for ordered liberty.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

Since then, the ETF has broken out of a short-term bull flag, reinforcing the view that buyers remain in control and momentum is building to the upside.

From Barron's • May 7, 2026

Typically more than 60% of appliance-industry demand comes from consumers replacing items under “duress,” meaning that their existing products have broken down and they have little choice but to buy new ones.

From MarketWatch • May 7, 2026

“My heart is broken as I try to process this unimaginable loss,” she wrote on the fundraising page.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

They hauled broken bits out of the pool and into the compost heap, and saved two avocados, a tomato, and ten more strawberries.

From "Nim’s Island" by Wendy Orr