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coarse

[kawrs, kohrs] / kɔrs, koʊrs /




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Now, he wears the coarse grey traditional Kurdish fatigues, fully aware, he said, that he may never see his wife and two daughters again.

From Barron's • Mar. 16, 2026

He also hinted that he was not really enjoying the job or the coarse civic culture of our current moment.

From Slate • Feb. 13, 2026

The public does bear some responsibility for the coarse state of our information ecosystem.

From Salon • Feb. 7, 2026

Preservation becomes even more difficult in sandstone, a rock made of coarse grains that allow water to pass through easily and typically forms in turbulent environments shaped by waves and storms.

From Science Daily • Jan. 27, 2026

He’s shorter than I expected, with red eyes, cow hooves for feet, and coarse black hair all over his body like his dad had in the story.

From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas




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