rough-hewn
Example Sentences
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After the death of her lover, Romanian sculptor George Apostu, whose rough-hewn wood sculptures still populate the house’s patio, Caland’s children encouraged yet another departure.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 21, 2026
He isn’t polished, let alone slick; he conveys a rough-hewn authenticity and comfort in his own skin.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 21, 2026
His vocal addendum is a wax stamp finalizing the rough-hewn collection of distinct voices.”
From Salon ● Jun. 16, 2025
Baldwin — who was cleared in July of an involuntary manslaughter charge brought by New Mexico prosecutors — plays a rough-hewn outlaw, Harland Rust.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 1, 2025
There was a marching formation now, and in their own dim body light, the rough-hewn walls of the mine tunnel swam past noiselessly, checkered with misty erratic blobs of shadow.
From "I, Robot" by Isaac Asimov
