coarse
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Coarse, sandy material sat above finer, silty sediment.
From Science Daily • May 2, 2026
Coarse language obviously implies coarse thinking, and no one wants that in a leader entrusted to bring peace and prosperity.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026
Coarse hair may require sharper or multiple blades, while delicate skin may need extra lubrication to reduce friction.
From Washington Post • Jan. 3, 2023
Coarse textured materials, such as wood chips that are at least ½-inch in diameter, applied 2 to 4 inches deep, will effectively shade out seed germination and suppress weeds.
From Seattle Times • Sep. 17, 2022
“The ground rumbled and shook—as when you felled a big tree. But there wasn’t much noise … Ash fell damp and cool like mud. Coarse pellets seemed to come straight down,” Buzz remembered.
From "Mountain of Fire" by Rebecca E. F. Barone
Vocabulary lists containing coarse
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The SAT: Words to Capture Tone, List 6
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