abrasiveness
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Stereogum: "Diamond Jubilee is two hours of unrushed wandering through a lo-fi escape, catchy to the point of sticky, tarnishing in its abrasiveness yet sun-baked to perfection."
From BBC ● Dec. 21, 2024
Perhaps more troubling, Bieniemy reportedly clashed with players as a result of his abrasiveness.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 19, 2024
The style is quite jarring, with an abrasiveness that’s almost chafing to watch.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 22, 2024
As Deborah Madison explains: "Marjoram's flavor lacks the oiliness and abrasiveness of oregano. Marjoram is more delicate and floral than oregano. It is sometimes called 'sweet marjoram' and for good reason."
From Salon ● Feb. 9, 2022
In the set of Vincent’s shoulders, in the abrasiveness of his demeanor, Obinze sensed that Vincent had learned very early on, as a matter of necessity, to solve his own problems.
From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
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