In today's American society it is not uncommon for people to be families broken up by divorce or other domestic disturbances.

今日美国社会，人们对于因离婚或其他家庭纠纷造成的家庭破裂早已司空见惯。

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The landslide pour to Zhouqu town in seconds, leaving behind mud and rock several stories high, buildings destroyed, families broken.

泥石流在几秒钟之内流向舟曲，留下的泥沙和石块有几层楼的高度，建筑被毁，家庭分散。

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The power of this affliction has broken the heart of many families and friends of addicts for many years.

多年来，这种折磨的威力已经令无数成瘾者的家人和朋友伤透了心。

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There are fundamental and relatable relationships, broken families in some form,often friendships that are really critical and important."

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Law enforcement are the first to see the terrible consequences of any kind of violence, certainly gun violence -- lives lost, families broken, communities that are changed forever.

WHITEHOUSE: President Obama Speaks on Reducing Gun Violence

Among the recurring themes are the nefarious influence of gangs, the allure of easy money, the emotional toll of families broken by violence and drugs, and the need for jobs and the hard-won wisdom the elders convey also includes their frequent mention of incarceration as the ultimate dissuader.

NEWYORKER: The Interrupters

Ping and Moon's families have broken up because their fathers have taken mainland mistresses.

CNN: Hong Kong's Unknown Face