refined

Example Sentences

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The loss of oil refining capacity in the UK meant a greater need to import refined products like petrol, which comes in on smaller tankers.

From BBC

"Our experimental results indicate that existing theoretical models need to be refined to fully capture the observed phenomena," says Wrachtrup.

From Science Daily

A refined sense of the ribald, most of the time.

From The Wall Street Journal

The listing notes that the home “offers refined coastal living with uncompromising quality, privacy, and craftsmanship throughout.”

From MarketWatch

The typical “Western” diet, involving lots of refined carbs and the like, may be a risk factor in dementia.

From MarketWatch