broken arm

collocation in English

meaningsofbrokenandarm

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broken
adjective
uk
/ˈbrəʊ.kən/us
/ˈbroʊ.kən/
damaged, no longer able ...
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arm
noun
uk
/ɑːm/us
/ɑːrm/
either of the two long parts of the upper body that are attached to the shoulders and have the hands at ...
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(Definition ofbrokenandarmfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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Of course, adherents of this view do not deny that thebrokenarmshould be set.
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Indeed, he sought osteopathic treatment for hisbrokenarm.
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For it is implausible to think that being without enhanced sight or without an extra $5 million necessitates abrokenarm. 24.
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Some may think it clear, even rationally mandated, that they would agree to a high risk or even the certainty of abrokenarmfor this payoff.
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I believe that doctors and nurses should be able to diagnose abrokenarm.
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Clearly, the new hospital will not turn away a child with abrokenarmor leg.
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There is a difference between a hairline crack and abrokenarmin two places.
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He was rushed to the hospital with abrokenarm.
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Armpit suffered abrokenarmin the fight.
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His career ended when he suffered a badlybrokenarm.
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Jem is later diagnosed with abrokenarm.
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Abrokenarmthat year ended his playing career.
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She is then left with abrokenarm.
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As evidence, he held up his badly setbrokenarm.
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Is it the case that abrokenarmfalls within the scope and a broken leg does not?
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In some firms a man can go away with abrokenarmand be back in three or four weeks.
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For someone to walk round with an untreatedbrokenarmfor 24 hours is a little disconcerting.
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There is a church which is shored up and strutted up in splints like a man with abrokenarm.
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When a man with abrokenarmor a broken leg once gets his appointment he keeps it for life.
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One detainee was admitted to hospital with abrokenarm, two with minor leg injuries and seven suffering from bruises.
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They were so concerned that they made arrangements for the child to be detained in hospital where he was kept with a suspectedbrokenarm.
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