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

“Sean Combs has been the figure more associated with death, tragedy and brokenness than any mogul,” says Reverend Conrad Tillard in the first episode.

From Salon • Jan. 27, 2025

“It is in the brokenness that shapes us,” he said.

From New York Times • Jan. 28, 2024

I was little, so I don’t remember when it happened, but I can sense a brokenness about him that I think will never, ever go away.

From "I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter" by Erika L. Sánchez