Example Sentences

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Rebecca remains a wonder, and Waddingham is still one of the many best things about the show; along with Goldstein's signature gruffness as Roy.

From Salon • Mar. 15, 2023

And his vocal runs in a song like “Keith Whitley,” titled after the late country singer, have an appealing gruffness even at their nimblest.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 3, 2023

With his signature gruffness, Grassley acknowledges his age is “one of the reasons that I’ve put off making the decision until later on.”

From Seattle Times • Jul. 9, 2021

Meek Mill and Snoop Dogg’s indignation and gruffness are merely instruments 6ix9ine plays to entertain his own audience.

From New York Times • May 20, 2020

Wash deepened his voice and gave it the gruffness and urgency that were his father’s signature.

From "Out of Darkness" by Ashley Hope Pérez