brokenness

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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

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 all adds up to a comforting space in which brokenness is not just OK, but celebrated.

From New York Times • Apr. 27, 2024

When something breaks, we have a strong reaction to its brokenness.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 18, 2024

His academic credentials got him into Yale Law School, but his heart was still connected to all the brokenness his years on the street had shown him.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson