abrasiveness
Americannoun
Other Word Forms
- non-abrasiveness adjective
Example Sentences
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The tougher the track on tyres - whether down to the speed and length of the corners or the abrasiveness of the circuit or both - the harder the tyres need to be.
From BBC
He lacked the abrasiveness or gruffness found in many metal singers, opting instead for a theatrical melodic yowl with silvery overtones.
From Salon
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
There were elements of that abrasiveness in the statement his representatives released after his sacking, which read:
From BBC
Perhaps more troubling, Bieniemy reportedly clashed with players as a result of his abrasiveness.
From Los Angeles Times
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