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rougher

[ruhf-er] / ˈrʌf ər /






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It was rougher, as if the liquid had burned her throat.

From Literature

She guides us and listens to each of us and what we need and how to make it maybe look a little bit nicer or rougher or whatever it is.

From Los Angeles Times

The U.S. labor market is ending 2025 on a sour note, with higher unemployment and shrinking wage growth, a dynamic that could potentially set up an even rougher 2026.

From The Wall Street Journal

Much rougher than what we see today, that is.

From Los Angeles Times

We like the way it handles rougher pavement and even unpaved surfaces.

From MarketWatch