abrasiveness
Americannoun
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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 ● Sep. 23, 2025
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
Perhaps more troubling, Bieniemy reportedly clashed with players as a result of his abrasiveness.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 19, 2024
“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
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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