nearly raw

Example Sentences

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So few Italian films make it Stateside that it’s cause for celebration—if not the eating of a nearly raw sea monster’s heart—when a terrific one appears.

From Time • Apr. 22, 2016

For far less money, the celery with hazelnuts that was so nicely stir-fried one time was nearly raw the next.

From New York Times • Jun. 9, 2015

Cut into eight rounds, the roll consisted of ripe green avocado at the center, encircled by nearly raw tuna, with a flash-fried won ton wrapper instead of nori holding it all together.

From New York Times • Mar. 29, 2014

No friends -- only thousands of admirers clapping their hands nearly raw each night, for as long as T & D choose to lace up their skates.

From Time Magazine Archive

It should be given nearly raw, and is best prepared by placing it in boiling water for two minutes.

From The Physical Life of Woman: Advice to the Maiden, Wife and Mother by Napheys, George H. (George Henry)