abrasiveness
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He lacked the abrasiveness or gruffness found in many metal singers, opting instead for a theatrical melodic yowl with silvery overtones.
From Salon ● Jul. 26, 2025
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
Perhaps more troubling, Bieniemy reportedly clashed with players as a result of his abrasiveness.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 19, 2024
Simers’ abrasiveness also rankled ESPN, which had hired him as a panelist for a new show called “Around the Horn” in 2002.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 4, 2024
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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