in the raw
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German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul reiterated that during a visit to Australia on Thursday, saying Europe was "very interested in expanding further our cooperation in the raw materials sector".
From Barron's • Feb. 5, 2026
Once Hilly Kristal, the owner of CBGB, took an interest in the raw Talking Heads, the band had its outlet.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 9, 2025
Historically, cheesemakers used raw milk, and the bacteria in the raw milk soured the cheese.
From Salon • Jul. 24, 2024
Even after things improved a little, I was still too depressed to attend school, particularly in the raw hours of the early morning.
From Slate • Mar. 30, 2023
More glass rained down, but then we were out in the raw gusts howling down Broadway.
From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda
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