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

Linda Westcarr, Ms Westcarr-Sabaroche's mother, told reporters outside court she believed Tape should have been sent to prison and that the case exposed the "brokenness of our justice system".

From BBC • Sep. 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

“The process is broken. We’re seeing the brokenness of it in front of our faces,” she said.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 27, 2024

Even if we’re thrown away by people with more money, we can always climb our way out of the messiness and the brokenness of our lives.

From "Pride" by Ibi Zoboi