rough
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without being exact
- The project will take roughly two months to complete.
- There were roughly fifty people at the event.
- The cake should be baked at roughly 180 degrees Celsius.
- He earns roughly the same amount as his colleague.
- The distance between the two cities is roughly 100 kilometers.
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with less attention to detail, indicating a casual approach
- The construction worker cut the wood roughly, knowing the pieces would be refined later.
- The chef chopped the vegetables roughly for a rustic and informal presentation.
- The sculptor carved the statue roughly to achieve a raw and natural texture.
- The carpenter sanded the edges roughly, giving the wooden table a weathered and aged look.
- She applied the paint to the canvas roughly, creating a textured and expressive artwork.
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in a manner that is violent
- The players were tackled roughly during the game, leading to several injuries.
- He handled the fragile items roughly, resulting in multiple breakages.
- The crew worked roughly, moving the equipment without regard for its condition.
- She was treated roughly by the bullies, leaving her feeling humiliated.
- The dog was played with roughly by the children, which made the owner nervous.
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