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
Bird flu in the raw milk could turn out to be basically inconsequential.
From Slate • Dec. 4, 2024
"The water treatment works that extract water from Lough Neagh are designed for the removal of algae that may be present in the raw water," it said.
From BBC • Sep. 13, 2024
I’d taken comfort in the raw physicality of it, certain that if the coin was real, Tyler’s leaving could not be.
From "Educated" by Tara Westover
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