raw

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The defence official said a "massive attack" was carried out on a plant in Togliatti that produced synthetic rubber and petrochemical raw materials.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

For Victor Glover -- the first person of color to fly around the Moon -- a lot of that raw delight arrived at takeoff.

From Barron's • Apr. 4, 2026

Nead: If you think about someone like Bekah Martinez, a former contestant, she does more homesteading content now, and she’s so real and raw.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

She describes her personal experiences with an insight, vulnerability and openness that is reminiscent of the raw emotions of Peet’s recent performances, which traffic in an understated, unassuming power.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

They were red and raw from the harsh detergent she used to do the laundry.

From Full of Beans by Jennifer L. Holm