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Discover LudwigThe phrase "a rough cut" is grammatically correct and commonly used in written English.
It is typically used to describe a preliminary or incomplete version of a piece of work, such as a film, article, or project. Example: After weeks of filming and editing, the director finally showed the producers a rough cut of the movie. The producers were impressed with the progress, but there was still a lot of work to be done before the final version could be released.
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It is clear from the Fig. 9 that surface roughness has been improved in trim cutting operation after a rough cut at high discharge energy.
"This is a rough cut," Mr. Bernstein explained.
Reporter watched a rough cut of the movie.
"It's tough, it's a rough cut," Matthews said of criticism.
"And he came down and watched a rough cut of the film and responded to it.
Yesterday, Mr. McCarthy was holed up in an editing studio putting together a rough cut.
Costner said: "I saw this film in a rough cut and wanted to become involved.
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Maybe an ageing suit wandered into a rough-cut screening.
He built a rough-cut lumber cabin with an outhouse and a wood-burning stove.
Acts I through III occupy a rough-cut, two-tiered gallery designed by John Gunter.
Obviously, Vine and Instagram video come to mind, with more of a rough-cut short video experience.
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