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coarse

[kawrs, kohrs] / kɔrs, koʊrs /




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The public does bear some responsibility for the coarse state of our information ecosystem.

From Salon

With the tip of her finger, she touched its coarse fur.

From Literature

Preservation becomes even more difficult in sandstone, a rock made of coarse grains that allow water to pass through easily and typically forms in turbulent environments shaped by waves and storms.

From Science Daily

“No need to cheapen things with coarse language,” Alicia said to Daniel.

From Literature

But in person, at least, he was clearly going for classy over coarse.

From Los Angeles Times