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
The rough diamond is then cut and polished to your specifications.
From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2023
Two stones cut from the Cullinan Diamond — the largest rough diamond ever found — will feature prominently in the coronation, fueling controversy the royal family would rather avoid.
From Seattle Times • May 5, 2023
The rough diamond is seldom a beautiful object, being usually coated with a greenish film which gives it the look of an ordinary pebble.
From Stories about Famous Precious Stones by Orpen, Mrs Goddard
