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[raw] / rɔ /






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Industry executives warn that overly strict local-content requirements could discourage investment, while overly lax rules could leave Brazil exporting raw materials and missing out on higher-value processing.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Players can amass huge virtual fortunes by mining raw materials or fighting as mercenaries, but they aren't allowed to convert in-game wealth back into real-world cash.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

“We want to look at the full life cycle … not only thinking from the cradle to the grave, but from the point where the raw materials are extracted at the beginning,” Stanton says.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

"If this continues, the impact will be sustained inflation due to rising production and raw material costs," Teuku told AFP.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

He pulled a small lunch cooler out of his backpack and became completely engrossed in pouring out individual portions of raw almonds and golden raisins into cereal bowls he’d wrapped in plastic.

From "Liar, Liar" by Gary Paulsen




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