abrasiveness
Americannoun
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Keyishian’s gentle Theo is so solicitous that Sally’s abrasiveness begins to feel abusive, not to say theatrically off-putting.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 14, 2026
There were elements of that abrasiveness in the statement his representatives released after his sacking, which read:
From BBC • Jun. 6, 2025
“Ashley’s work has an abrasiveness and a vulnerability that I really appreciate,” said Jordan Wolfson, the multimedia artist known for challenging assumptions about gender, sexuality and the impact of technology.
From New York Times • Dec. 12, 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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