unbroken

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un·bro·ken | \ ˌən-ˈbrō-kən

Definition of unbroken

: not broken: such as

a : whole, intact unbroken skin

b : continuous miles of unbroken forest

c : not subdued : untamed especially : not trained for service or use unbroken colts

d : not violated

e : not plowed

f : not disorganized advanced in unbroken ranks

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Examples of unbroken in a Sentence

an unbroken row of trees eight hours of unbroken sleep The band has had an unbroken string of hits. The Olympic record he set is still unbroken.

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