As of 2019, Starbucks opens a new store every 15 hours in China. The coffee chain has grown by 700% over the past decade.
brittle, unannealed
(adjective) (of metal or glass) not annealed and consequently easily cracked or fractured
Source: WordNet® 3.1
unannealed (not comparable)
Not annealed.
Source: Wiktionary
3 March 2025
(verb) hold one’s ground; maintain a position; be steadfast or upright; “I am standing my ground and won’t give in!”
As of 2019, Starbucks opens a new store every 15 hours in China. The coffee chain has grown by 700% over the past decade.