Broke
Both words in one sentence
- After Detective Benson helps a nervous elderly woman, a background check reveals she broke out of jail to escape a false charge decades ago.
Source: Reality Ensues / Live-Action TV - However, several episodes deal with Drakken's cash-flow troubles, notably "Ron Millionaire", wherein Drakken goes broke just as Ron receives a massive royalty check.
Source: Offscreen Villain Dark Matter - Penny's car finally broke down, after years of Sheldon telling her to pay attention to her "check engine" light, which was portrayed as just a joke.
Source: Reality Ensues / Live-Action TV
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