semifinished

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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. 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
  • After pitching the story idea to Shults, Tesfaye sent him song demos, unfinished material and references from older songs that the director would put in the script.
    Brian Truitt, USA Today, 17 May 2025
  • An ongoing legal battle between a Kansas town and a burger joint over an unfinished mural is sparking controversy in the community, with lawyers claiming the city violated free speech rights.
    Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 15 May 2025
Adjective
  • Rising from the copper-red cliffs on the southeastern coast of the island, the resort is designed to reflect its surroundings, with unpolished marble floors and an earthy palette.
    Jinnie Lee Laura Regensdorf Elissa Suh Roxanne Fequiere, New York Times, 15 May 2025
  • Organic Conversations Over Paid Promotions Authenticity isn’t about unpolished reels or raw edits.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
Adjective
  • Why Student Loan Forgiveness May Be Stalled For PSLF Buyback The same court filing also revealed a massive backlog of more than 1.9 million IDR applications that remain unprocessed.
    Adam S. Minsky, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
  • For overall health, the Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend choosing lean, unprocessed poultry when possible.5 6.
    Karen Berger, Verywell Health, 19 May 2025

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“Semifinished.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/semifinished. Accessed 31 May. 2025.

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