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[raw] / rɔ /






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In the first week of June 2025, raw claims totaled 244,000 — about 7% higher than the corresponding 228,000 figure for last week.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

“The question going forward is whether he, or someone else, can shape that raw emotion into a movement.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

At the same time, it cautioned that cost inflation is trending upwards, with the CFO saying the company was starting to see an impact on raw material costs from the Middle East conflict.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Michael Wright said the late U-turn had left him feeling "very raw" - as well as thousands of pounds out of pocket.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

I closed the door behind me, breathing through my mouth to keep out the stench of raw sewage wafting from the toilet’s open hole.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros




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