abrasiveness
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Henry Pollock must replicate the energy and abrasiveness that have fuelled his meteoric rise so far, says head coach Andy Farrell as the 20-year-old starts for the British and Irish Lions for the first time.
From BBC ● Jun. 27, 2025
Tyler’s 2011 album “Goblin” backed up the abrasiveness of “Yonkers” with equally confrontational tracks, fueled by his disdain for religion, authority, school and just about everything else.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 7, 2023
Whatever the mode, the exhilarating abrasiveness of the Cypress Hill sound held true.
From New York Times ● Apr. 20, 2022
Veteran Kevin Harvick, who won at Fontana in 2011, said the car can develop “aggressive tire wear” in certain situations and drivers will need to prepare accordingly with the abrasiveness of Fontana’s asphalt.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 25, 2022
But maybe his abrasiveness is also his armor.
From "Starfish" by Akemi Dawn Bowman
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