How to Use rough edges in a Sentence

rough edges

plural noun
  • The house still has its rough edges.
    — John Carlisle, Freep.com, 13 Nov. 2025
  • Richarlison has rough edges to his game.
    — Henry Flynn, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2025
  • Think of it like sanding away (most of) the game’s rough edges.
    — Antonio G. Di Benedetto, The Verge, 8 May 2023
  • Following that, the first patch smoothened out its rough edges.
    — Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
  • But nostalgia, as the saying goes, files rough edges off the good old days.
    — Danyel Smith, Essence, 16 Oct. 2024
  • But if some early rough edges rub you the wrong way, waiting a few months may be the better bet.
    — Mitch Wallace, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2025
  • A lot of rough edges have been sanded off, leaving a putty nose behind.
    — Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Jan. 2024
  • Even so, Kircher plays him with a guilelessness that softens his rough edges.
    — David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
  • This is certainly possible, but there are some rough edges that need to be ironed out first.
    — Rashi Shrivastava, Forbes, 17 Sep. 2024
  • The dynamism of the singing and dancing smooths out some of the adaptation’s rough edges.
    — Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2026
  • Check the product for rough edges that could potentially pierce the skin.
    — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 15 Jan. 2026
  • These particles cause defects, like bridges, breaks, or rough edges, that ruin chips.
    — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 2 Nov. 2025
  • Overall, Garcia is an emerging talent who has a few rough edges to sand off.
    — Anantaajith Raghuraman, The Athletic, 21 Jan. 2025
  • Keep an eye out for rough edges that others may have missed — just be polite when pointing them out to avoid friction.
    — Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 23 Jan. 2026
  • Plus, your lawn will likely get a better cut when obstacles are removed and rough edges are smoothed.
    — Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 May 2025
  • Plus, your lawn will likely get a better cut when obstacles are removed and rough edges are smoothed.
    — Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Mar. 2026
  • When dogs walk on the salt, the sharp, rough edges of the salt crystals can irritate the sensitive skin on their paws.
    — Discover Magazine, 1 Feb. 2024
  • Boss Fredo and media carpenters were not going to sand off his rough edges.
    — Nick Canepa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 May 2024
  • Age has a way of mellowing a person, sanding away their rough edges, leaving only their essence.
    — Stephen Thomas Erlewine, Pitchfork, 2 Mar. 2026
  • Belichick will have to round out those rough edges to build relationships with recruits and college kids.
    — Nicole Auerbach, NBC News, 12 Dec. 2024
  • Powertrain noise, some dynamic rough edges, pointless third-row seat.
    — Joe Lorio, Car and Driver, 6 June 2023
  • Don't worry about rough edges around the hole; the outlet cover or switch plate will hide most imperfections.
    — Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Nov. 2023
  • Wake said that despite some rough edges this year as the new map takes hold, the ultimate outcome will pay benefits for many years.
    — Laura Vozzella, Washington Post, 17 June 2023
  • There are undoubtedly some rough edges, but Veilguard is a grand return to form that’s one of the year’s best.
    — Hayes Madsen, Rolling Stone, 28 Oct. 2024
  • Both colorways feature overlays that appear to be made out of bouclé or chenille and feature rough edges.
    — Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2025
  • While the Surface Pro 11 has rough edges, there are promising signs these will be buffed out over the next year.
    — Ewan Spence, Forbes, 5 Sep. 2024
  • Keep your wits about you and realize that generative AI does have rough edges.
    — Lance Eliot, Forbes, 21 Apr. 2023
  • Circular sanders smooth rough edges on costly Sitka spruce soundboards.
    — Joel Williams, CNN Money, 18 Oct. 2025
  • Google smooths over the latter's rough edges (literally) to create a phone that's easier to hold and use.
    — PC Magazine, 4 Sep. 2025
  • If Fincher had left some rough edges, there might actually have been something to give the plot grit and traction.
    — Michael O'Sullivan, Washington Post, 25 Oct. 2023

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