rough diamond
Example Sentences
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But a Adrian Newey-designed rocket ship from Williams saw him overcome a development phase Schumacher at Ferrari and a rough diamond debutant in team-mate Jacques Villeneuve.
From BBC • Dec. 8, 2025
Becker signalled he would focus on the mental side of the game and described Rune as “a rough diamond that needs polishing.”
From Washington Times • Oct. 19, 2023
But this rough diamond in the crown of Seattle parks is worth the effort — no gas lighting required.
From Seattle Times • Jul. 20, 2023
The rough diamond is then cut and polished to your specifications.
From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2023
"And so you were at Lady Whiston's last night," the major said, not in truth knowing what observation to make to this rough diamond.
From A History of Pendennis, Volume 1 His fortunes and misfortunes, his friends and his greatest enemy by Thackeray, William Makepeace
