refined
Example Sentences
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Over the next decades, questions on language, literacy and occupation were refined, adding secondary work and dependency details.
From BBC
Jet fuel, which is refined from crude oil, is among the biggest operating costs that airlines face.
Like the new federal dietary guidelines released back in January, the document cautions against processed foods and refined sugars.
From Los Angeles Times
While the crude oil is now in Cuba, it still needs to be refined at an ageing refinery in Havana – a process which could take longer than a week.
From BBC
The move would be a huge blow to countries like the Philippines and Australia, which are big buyers of refined products from China.
From BBC
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