intact

Example Sentences

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Mangoes kept at 12°C retained intact cell walls and starch granules even after 24 days.

From Science Daily • May 23, 2026

Recently discovered off the coast of Bulgaria was a Greek merchant ship that is estimated to have sunk 2,400 years ago, the oldest known intact shipwreck in the world.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

Fortunately, the fire was burning at a low intensity at the time, and when fire crews performed an initial assessment, they observed that the stand of trees remained largely intact, according to the park service.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

Revisiting former stock picks is an important part of the investment process, helping evaluate what worked, what failed, and whether the original thesis remains intact.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

Whenever one of the missiles landed intact on the rubble pile, she would seize it, standing in full view as she whirled the corded iron round and round, releasing it in a blur of speed.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques