abrasive

Example Sentences

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Galthie has changed somewhat since those abrasive early coaching days.

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

And despite the abrasive whir of machinery nearby, on this Monday afternoon, the sound of children laughing cut through the noise.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 27, 2026

Lawyers who have appeared before Hellerstein say he can be curious and engaged, although at times becomes abrasive by the afternoon of a long trial day.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 11, 2026

As Martin, Charles stiffens himself and keeps his facial expressions generally between neutral and annoyed, though he’s softer than Clunes, less a prisoner of his own body, less abrasive, less otherworldly.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 4, 2026

And other times, for no apparent reason, he was angry and abrasive, his voice menacing.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson