diamond in the rough

Example Sentences

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But all eyes will be on Malinin, a skater with such unbridled athleticism and talent that the experts say he is still a diamond in the rough.

From Barron's

“There are a lot of diamonds in the rough…that have sleepy management teams,” Cohen said about the retail industry.

From The Wall Street Journal

That will require Chesney to find those “diamonds in the rough” from his James Madison coaching days.

From Los Angeles Times

Certain items may be overvalued, while others may be the proverbial diamonds in the rough.

From MarketWatch

Investors always like to find a diamond in the rough.

From Barron's