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German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul reiterated that during a visit to Australia on Thursday, saying Europe was "very interested in expanding further our cooperation in the raw materials sector".

From Barron's • Feb. 5, 2026

Once Hilly Kristal, the owner of CBGB, took an interest in the raw Talking Heads, the band had its outlet.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 9, 2025

It stated that “tests confirmed a genetic match between the virus in the raw and frozen pet food and the infected cat.”

From Salon • Feb. 12, 2025

Even after things improved a little, I was still too depressed to attend school, particularly in the raw hours of the early morning.

From Slate • Mar. 30, 2023

Betsie began to sniff and sneeze, and Father decided that she must not sit behind the cashier’s table where the shop door let in the raw winter air.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom




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