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rough

[ruhf] / rʌf /






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Sagan and his team mapped out flight paths for placeholders, based on stadium locations and rough dates, long before the official drawing.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

They coldly shook hands with the South Korean players before the match then followed with rough and aggressive play.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

In Japan, after a rough start, he didn’t feel the need to talk about silver linings.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

“Blame the Clown” is a rough ride through both desperate and jubilant times.

From Salon • Jun. 5, 2026

“It’s a rough road to his house,” I warned her.

From "The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs" by Betty G. Birney




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