Roughen in A Sentence

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    Even if it doesn't seem necessary, sanding will roughen up the area, allowing the paint to better adhere to the surface.

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    Even if you're color weary, your stylist can recommend a few looks that will help roughen up the hair cuticle.

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    The rocks project in innumerable bosses and crags, which roughen the sides and crests of the ridges.

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    You will have to roughen up the surface first to get mechanical adhesion.