fracture
noun
the breaking of a bone, cartilage, or the like, or the resulting condition.
have fractured
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present perfectof fracture.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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The local elections are expected to show just how far traditional party lines have fractured, with voters choosing between six, seven or even eight candidates from an array of parties and alliances.
From BBC ● May 2, 2026
“I’m sure we all have fractured toes from stuff like this...Just clumsiness I guess.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 2, 2025
In some areas, roads, fences, farms and urban sprawl have fractured the historic migratory routes of wildebeest herds and prevented them from roaming far and wide in search of fresh grass and water.
From Science Daily ● Apr. 12, 2024
Xi has remained silent, but the demonstrations have fractured the perception abroad that he exacts ironclad control over China’s citizens.
From New York Times ● Nov. 30, 2022
You have fractured a bone, but it is not a serious matter, my dear fellow.
From King o' the Beach A Tropic Tale by J. B. Greene
