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being such as found in nature and not altered by processing or refining unprocessed foods that still have much of their original flavor

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Recent Examples of unprocessed The best food processor should have a powerful motor of at least 600 watts, a stainless-steel S-blade that sits close to the bottom of the work bowl to prevent unprocessed food chunks, and a feed chute that can handle more sizable ingredients. Mark Marino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 July 2025 Prioritize whole, unprocessed foods, particularly fruits and veggies, lean proteins, and whole grains. Beth Ann Mayer, Parents, 18 July 2025 Look for unprocessed creams with few additives and unsweetened. 4. Julie Marks, Verywell Health, 18 July 2025 Your diet plays a key role in energy levels; nutrient-dense, unprocessed, carb-rich foods like whole grains, fruits, and nuts help maintain steady energy. Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 7 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for unprocessed
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  • The protectionist trade measures muddy the picture for growth in the world’s largest economy and the future of the U.S. dollar, which denominates most commodities — including crude oil.
    Natasha Turak,Ruxandra Iordache, CNBC, 5 Aug. 2025
  • In 2023, Ryazan processed 13.1 million tons of crude oil, yielding significant volumes of gasoline and jet fuel.
    Katya Soldak, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025
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  • The natural color variations seem like just the thing to tie together a room with a more neutral color palette, à la Chrissy Teigen and John Legend.
    Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 13 Aug. 2025
  • Boasting a first-look deal at New Line, the company also has a real interest in comedy, and is thus a natural fit for a studio that has historically gravitated between their genres of choice.
    Matt Grobar, Deadline, 13 Aug. 2025
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  • High-risk foods include undercooked pork or beef, raw freshwater fish, and unwashed vegetables and fruits.
    Faye Chiu, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2025
  • The four metals targeted by would-be deep-sea miners are not subject to Chinese export controls, and the U.S. is not materially dependent on China for their raw ore.
    Kevin Green, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Aug. 2025
Adjective
  • If that inflammation is left untreated, FFA will always progress to hair loss, says Dr. Mirmirani.
    Ashley Abramson, Allure, 4 Aug. 2025
  • Symptoms like irritability, impulsivity, memory loss and mood swings can overlap and worsen if left untreated.
    Keita Franklin, New York Daily News, 4 Aug. 2025

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“Unprocessed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unprocessed. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.

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