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Recent Examples of semifinished
The Brazil Steel Institute said in a statement at the time that it was shocked by the announcement and warned that the decision would hurt the American steel industry, which needs semifinished products exported by Brazil to operate its mills.
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Letícia Casado, New York Times, 21 Dec. 2019
Brazil has argued that 80 percent of its steel exports to the United States are semifinished products used in the steel industry and therefore do not pose a threat.
—Shasta Darlington, New York Times, 2 May 2018
Letícia Casado, New York Times, 21 Dec. 2019
Brazil has argued that 80 percent of its steel exports to the United States are semifinished products used in the steel industry and therefore do not pose a threat.
—Shasta Darlington, New York Times, 2 May 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for semifinished
Adjective
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And yet, that’s exactly what Instagram is now encouraging: to share the imperfect, the unfinished, the vulnerable.—
Bryanna Symone,
Essence,
10 July 2025
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Just remember that all-purpose cleaner is not suited for porous materials like wood, stone, or any unfinished surface.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
9 July 2025
Adjective
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The location, unpolished but still touched with Telfar’s essence, as his white and neutral-toned tank tops hung on clotheslines from building to building looming above the audience.—
Tiana Randall,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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The interiors feature raw, unpolished concrete walls and ceilings, thoughtfully juxtaposed with soft timber furnishings in a traditional Norwegian style.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
25 June 2025
Adjective
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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
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That left Fetch with thousands of unprocessed receipts and two options: cancel the feature and never deliver rewards to all those new members, or somehow process all the receipts manually while finding a new tech solution.—
Tom Huddleston Jr.,
CNBC,
3 July 2025
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“Semifinished.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/semifinished. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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