brokenness

Example Sentences

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A cynic convinced of the world’s brokenness, he realizes that revolutions need hope too.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 23, 2025

A father who was left widowed with seven young children has said sharing his story of "brokenness and grief" after losing his wife is helping others.

From BBC • Oct. 1, 2025

He also adds more social commentary, examining the brokenness of a world, very much like our own, where such a deadly underground competition could exist.

From New York Times • Dec. 4, 2024

In today’s faith communities, spiritual nurture and care is easily lost in political identity and outrage at the brokenness of our world.

From Seattle Times • May 31, 2024

In fact, there is a strength, a power even, in understanding brokenness, because embracing our brokenness creates a need and desire for mercy, and perhaps a corresponding need to show mercy.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson