rough diamond
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Klopp and his coaching staff have undoubtedly polished a player who was a rough diamond when he signed for £64m from Benfica in 2022.
From BBC • Feb. 17, 2024
De Beers, the world's largest rough diamond producer by value, said in a recent report that while global diamond jewellery demand would hold above pre-pandemic levels in 2023, the economic landscape was difficult.
From Reuters • Oct. 30, 2023
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
Lubin was a rough diamond, so to speak: a man of vision, unlimited energy and enthusiasm.
From Under Four Administrations From Cleveland to Taft by Straus, Oscar S.
