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

“The brokenness of the media landscape is allowing these smaller publications to to spring up and test the market,” Casimiro said.

From New York Times • Jun. 16, 2024

They seek out societies in crisis whose dysfunction and brokenness allow them to flourish.

From Salon • Nov. 16, 2023

By the time Ted got round to asking God to heal my brokenness and to fill me with joy, I was feeling pretty low.

From "Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet" by Joanne Proulx