coarse
Example Sentences
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In the meter stick analogy, amplifying the signal makes the amoeba appear larger so that even coarse measurement markings can capture it accurately.
From Science Daily
Normally, these deposits show a simple pattern with coarse grains at the bottom and finer grains on top.
From Science Daily
They also include a sprinkling of coarse pearl sugar, which adds a delicious crunch to each bite.
From Salon
"All of the bodies appeared to have been dismembered by a coarse cutting instrument, such as a chainsaw," a detective wrote at the time.
From BBC
The coarse language deployed left no doubt about their views, and Villa's away fans aired their frustrations again as the team's shaky start to the season continued with a 1-0 defeat by Brentford on Saturday.
From BBC
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