in the raw
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German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul reiterated that during a visit to Australia on Thursday, saying Europe was "very interested in expanding further our cooperation in the raw materials sector".
From Barron's • Feb. 5, 2026
Once Hilly Kristal, the owner of CBGB, took an interest in the raw Talking Heads, the band had its outlet.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 9, 2025
Bird flu in the raw milk could turn out to be basically inconsequential.
From Slate • Dec. 4, 2024
Pasteurization provides a more controlled process for the cheesemaker, as they can select specific bacteria to add, rather than whatever is present in the raw milk.
From Salon • Jul. 24, 2024
It seemed like a boatless river frozen there in the raw light of the high white arc-lamps; you could drown trying to cross it, he felt; it was too wide, it was too open.
From "Fahrenheit 451" by Ray Bradbury
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