brokenness

Example Sentences

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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

And I feel like when I do see myself in a certain era, I feel strong then or I feel like I’m carrying everything really up here with a little bit of a brokenness.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 9, 2025

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

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

From New York Times • Jan. 28, 2024

Day and night, the hot air streamed in and out of the brokenness.

From "Tasting the Sky" by Ibtisam Barakat