The street was covered with broken glass. a broken vase that could not be repaired
Recent Examples on the WebThese clinics, however, were not designed to carry the full weight of chronic illness care in a broken health care system.WIRED, 2 Sep. 2022 True to form, the Oscar-winning actor and activist not only shared this news with grace and candor but used it as an opportunity to call attention to the U.S.’s broken healthcare system. Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 2 Sep. 2022 For her dedication to better the lives of foster youth and for her efforts to transform the broken system, Delara Tehranchi is recognized as a Seventeen Voice of Change. Leah Campano, Seventeen, 30 Aug. 2022 The weight of the broken system spiraled out of control once violent police forces attempted to contain the emboldened crowds. Holly Jones, Variety, 16 Aug. 2022 To Curtis, who has since become an advocate for legislative changes that would protect children from abusive parents, the broken family court system forces caring parents to break the law. Corin Cesaric, Peoplemag, 16 Aug. 2022 Even with the best intentions though, a handful of brands barely makes a dent in a broken system. Amelia Arvesen, Outside Online, 1 Aug. 2022 For decades, that equation has not yielded a major overhaul of the broken U.S. immigration system despite numerous attempts. Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 July 2022 California’s broken recycling system is making cans hard to find.Los Angeles Times, 16 July 2022 See More
Word History
Etymology
Middle English, from Old English brocen, from past participle of brecan to break