rough edges
plural noun
: things that need to be improved or finished
The project still has a few rough edges.
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Lawrence sought out Ramsay to adapt the book after securing the rights, with the hopes that her collaborator would both push her out of comfort zones and leave the story’s rough edges intact.
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David Fear, Rolling Stone, 6 Nov. 2025
These particles cause defects, like bridges, breaks, or rough edges, that ruin chips.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 2 Nov. 2025
Both colorways feature overlays that appear to be made out of bouclé or chenille and feature rough edges.
—Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2025
Circular sanders smooth rough edges on costly Sitka spruce soundboards.
—Joel Williams, CNN Money, 18 Oct. 2025
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David Fear, Rolling Stone, 6 Nov. 2025
These particles cause defects, like bridges, breaks, or rough edges, that ruin chips.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 2 Nov. 2025
Both colorways feature overlays that appear to be made out of bouclé or chenille and feature rough edges.
—Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2025
Circular sanders smooth rough edges on costly Sitka spruce soundboards.
—Joel Williams, CNN Money, 18 Oct. 2025
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“Rough edges.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rough%20edges. Accessed 19 Nov. 2025.
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