Sentence examples for a broken down from inspiring English sources

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The phrase "a broken down" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe something that is in a state of disrepair or not functioning properly, often referring to vehicles or machinery.
Example: "After driving for hours, we had to stop because the car was a broken down mess on the side of the road."
Alternatives: "in disrepair" or "out of order".

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"The country as a whole was a broken down, totally defeated country".

The New York Times

A broken down at Chelmsford has affected services to London.

BBC

The only thing standing between him and victory would be a small failure of judgment, or a broken down car.

The New York Times

Track problems and a broken down train caused disruption to timetables between London and East Anglia.

BBC

A broken down bus on the M6 caused a stir on Twitter.

BBC

The bomb had been placed in a broken down vehicle and was therefore not in use.

Wikipedia

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A year ago, Doolittle was a broken-down hitter contemplating retirement.

The New York Times - Sports

Like a broken-down bus.

The Economist

It was a broken-down club.

BBC

Maybe I'm a broken-down old rabbit".

The Guardian

Yonkers is a broken-down system".

The New York Times

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