in rough

phrase

British
: in an unfinished form
The plans were done in rough for preapproval.

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The call led to a massive local, state and federal law enforcement presence racing up the one-lane road to the campsite, located 2,000 feet up in rough terrain in the Shasta-Trinity National Forest, authorities said. Emma Tucker, CNN Money, 18 July 2026 Witnesses reported that the boat began to take on water in rough sea conditions, Crispen said. James Ward, USA Today, 15 July 2026 Hischier assisted local police on Saturday, July 4, when a four-person family became stuck in rough waters on the Aare River near Bern, according to local Swiss outlet 20 Minuten. Natasha Dye, PEOPLE, 9 July 2026 Prep can take a surprising amount of time, especially if your cabinets are in rough shape. Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 6 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for in rough

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“In rough.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20rough. Accessed 2 Aug. 2026.

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