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as in continuous
going on and on without any interruptions
just mile after mile of unbroken woodland
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as in feral
living outdoors without taming or domestication by humans
a young, unbroken horse
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Recent Examples of unbroken
Along the way, Coogler deliberately lays out the geography of his small-town setting (sometimes one step at a time, via a couple long, unbroken shots) and builds his ensemble cast as the brothers assemble the staff and entertainment for opening night.
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A.a. Dowd, Rolling Stone, 17 Apr. 2025
The program boasts an 85-year unbroken record for paying beneficiaries what they’re owed, and currently holds a reserve of nearly $2.8 trillion in Treasury securities, all publicly disclosed.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2025
The special interests also have an unbroken record of resisting reform.
—Adrian Wooldridge, Twin Cities, 6 Apr. 2025
Azazel Jacobs directs with necessary restraint, letting the film unfold in long, unbroken takes that capture the discomfort of close quarters and emotional unease.
—Travis Bean, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025
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A.a. Dowd, Rolling Stone, 17 Apr. 2025
The program boasts an 85-year unbroken record for paying beneficiaries what they’re owed, and currently holds a reserve of nearly $2.8 trillion in Treasury securities, all publicly disclosed.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2025
The special interests also have an unbroken record of resisting reform.
—Adrian Wooldridge, Twin Cities, 6 Apr. 2025
Azazel Jacobs directs with necessary restraint, letting the film unfold in long, unbroken takes that capture the discomfort of close quarters and emotional unease.
—Travis Bean, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unbroken
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As with Everything Everywhere All at Once, the film features an almost continuous score — 72 cues adding up to 99 minutes of the 124-minute runtime, including the credits, which feature bespoke music from Son Lux.—
Lily Moayeri,
HollywoodReporter,
2 May 2025
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Along with the Derby as the main event, the Kentucky Oaks is this country’s longest-running continuous sporting contest.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
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The three islands are home to more than 800 endemic plant and animal species, many of which are threatened by invasive mice, feral cats, and pigs.—
Troy Aidan Sambajon,
Christian Science Monitor,
28 Apr. 2025
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Mining, feral animals and shifting fire regimes continue to shape its future.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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The worsening energy shortage threatens millions of residents with continual rate hikes and sporadic power outages — not to mention dashing the Northwest’s hopes of drastically reducing its contribution to climate change.—
Tony Schick,
ProPublica,
12 May 2025
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The biggest opponent the Flanagan boys’ track team faced in the Class 4A state track and field meet on Saturday was continual weather delays.—
Gary Curreri,
Sun Sentinel,
12 May 2025
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The conversation soon shifted to a wild admission related to cosmetic procedures.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
9 May 2025
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The duo embark on a series of wild misadventures, with Turk’s extreme coaching tactics pushing Bob into increasingly unpredictable and outrageous situations.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
9 May 2025
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Ultimately, the continued faith of those players will be of paramount importance.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
10 May 2025
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Amid escalating conflict, accusations of continued strikes, and grave concerns that the two countries may engage in a full-out war, India and Pakistan agreed to an immediate cease-fire after U.S.-led talks.—
Olivia-Anne Cleary,
Time,
10 May 2025
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Officials said overnight enforcement will focus on common and continuing offenses such as commercial vehicles parked in residential areas and permit violations.—
Michelle Deal-Zimmerman,
Baltimore Sun,
6 Mar. 2025
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State of the labor market Initial weekly unemployment insurance claims have held in a fairly steady range around 220,000, though continuing claims earlier in November had hit their highest level in about three years.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
5 Dec. 2024
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The 2023 grand marshal is former Arizona Democratic congresswoman Gabby Giffords, gravely wounded in a savage mass shooting in 2011 that also killed six people.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Dec. 2022
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As savage Arctic cold was getting ready to surge south across North America, vivid imagery based on data from weather models showed us what was going to happen.—
Tom Yulsman,
Discover Magazine,
27 Dec. 2022
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Yet the path itself is even, uninterrupted, and effortless to navigate in a wheelchair.—
Cory Lee,
AFAR Media,
30 Apr. 2025
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Dependable, uninterrupted and effective foreign aid is critical to the well-being of millions of children.—
Sarah Ferguson,
Forbes.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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“Unbroken.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unbroken. Accessed 18 May. 2025.
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