rougher
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of rougher
Example Sentences
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One especially noticeable blue-black patch in the rougher section of the valley is believed to be volcanic ash that was later redistributed by Martian winds, as seen in the accompanying 3D perspective views.
From Science Daily • May 15, 2026
Add it all up, and the economy is poised for a rougher ride at least through the early summer.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026
But in a 1989 profile by the US Drug Enforcement Administration, he has frizzy hair and rougher features.
From Barron's • Feb. 23, 2026
Much rougher than what we see today, that is.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 10, 2025
For most of the journey, the ground has been more sand than rock, but then, abruptly, the ground beneath turns rougher.
From "A Rover's Story" by Jasmine Warga
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