in rough

phrase

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

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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 The Australian kestrel is a master of stationary flight in rough air. New Atlas, 2 July 2026 Still, in rough terms, that population could translate to some $50 million for Idaho youth. Mark Dee july 1, Idaho Statesman, 1 July 2026

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“In rough.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20rough. Accessed 17 Jul. 2026.

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