refined
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Weaker refining activity and lower refined product exports are weighing on China’s domestic operations, reducing its crude purchases.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026
With a handful of short films under her belt, Romvari’s direction is both refined and subtle.
From Salon • May 25, 2026
His clientele has flipped upside down, from some of the most refined people in the New York area to some of the seediest.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026
Its listing, which was held by Kaelin Hall of William Means Real Estate, described the property as a “striking custom residence” that offers “a rare sense of privacy paired with a refined, design-forward aesthetic.”
From MarketWatch • May 21, 2026
“This may not be as refined as you’re used to,” she apologized, “but it’s what we have in the house.”
From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith
Vocabulary lists containing refined
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