to change (as a secret message) from code into ordinary language
Alan Turing and the Bletchley Park mathematicians broke the Enigma code being used by the Nazis
In the 1980s, lawsuits over playground injuries made city planners start to see trees not as shade providers but as temptation for tree climbers who could end up with broken arms.—Hana Kiros, The Atlantic, 23 Sep. 2024 Wilson had an undeniable season, becoming the first WNBA player to score 1,000 points in a single season and leading the league in total points, rebounds, and blocks, among other broken records.—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 22 Sep. 2024 Here’s How Apple’s Update Decision—Bad News Confirmed For Millions Of iPhone Users
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Sheryl Sandberg, founder of Lean In, emphasizes that the broken rung for women continues to be the most critical finding in the report.—Kim Elsesser, Forbes, 17 Sep. 2024 Despite estimates that upwards of 1 in 3 women have pelvic floor disorder, experts say a broken system that makes care costly and hard to find.—Alyssa Goldberg, USA TODAY, 17 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for broken
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