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Adjective
She is broke and homeless.
Can I borrow 10 dollars? I'm broke until payday.
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Melinda Fakuade, Vox, 18 Nov. 2024
The bullet went through his neck and fractured his spine, broke ribs, and left him with a concussion.
—Chelsea Bailey, CNN, 2 Nov. 2024
The Pogues are broke, homeless, and once again being chased by killers, so sounds like the perfect time to put all their focus into yet another treasure hunt.
—Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, 3 Nov. 2024
The film revolves around two broke women, Gwen (Westervelt) and James (Amanda) in their thirties who embark on a mission to collect money from failing, wannabe artists with the hopes of raising enough to buy an expensive gift for a baby shower thrown for Gwen’s sister.
—Emiliana Betancourt, Variety, 14 Oct. 2024
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Adjective
In the film, Mickey and Minnie are broke, but still want to get each other a special gift.
—Melinda Fakuade, Vox, 18 Nov. 2024
The bullet went through his neck and fractured his spine, broke ribs, and left him with a concussion.
—Chelsea Bailey, CNN, 2 Nov. 2024
The Pogues are broke, homeless, and once again being chased by killers, so sounds like the perfect time to put all their focus into yet another treasure hunt.
—Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, 3 Nov. 2024
The film revolves around two broke women, Gwen (Westervelt) and James (Amanda) in their thirties who embark on a mission to collect money from failing, wannabe artists with the hopes of raising enough to buy an expensive gift for a baby shower thrown for Gwen’s sister.
—Emiliana Betancourt, Variety, 14 Oct. 2024
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“Broke.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/broke. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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