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coarse

[kawrs, kohrs] / kɔrs, koʊrs /




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Under normal conditions, turbidites show a consistent pattern, with coarse material settling at the bottom and finer sediment layering on top.

From Science Daily • May 2, 2026

You can also use ground chia seeds if you prefer your crusty layer to have a less coarse texture.

From Salon • Mar. 31, 2026

WSJ | Buy Side: We tested some of the most popular hair dryers on coarse curls and fine straight hair.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 28, 2026

He also hinted that he was not really enjoying the job or the coarse civic culture of our current moment.

From Slate • Feb. 13, 2026

When his first letter arrived, asking sweetly if he might court her, she felt as if a coarse blanket had been lifted from her life.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson




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