in rough

idiom

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

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Some of your fellow campers’ sites are in rough shape. Madison E. Goldberg, People.com, 14 June 2025 Read Next National Dad drowns trying to save his kids and their friends in rough waters on CO lake May 16, 2025 2:02 PM This story was originally published May 28, 2025 at 10:21 AM. Daniella Segura, Sacbee.com, 28 May 2025 Meanwhile, the mama dog arrived at the shelter in rough shape, in need of food and treatment for mastitis, or inflammation in her mammary glands. Simone Jasper, Charlotte Observer, 4 June 2025 Dillane is already getting some high marks for his authentic portrayal of a homeless drifter and addict from those who have seen it in rough cuts. Brian Welk, IndieWire, 13 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for in rough

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“In rough.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20rough. Accessed 29 Jun. 2025.

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