abrasive
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The leader has to be ready to be abrasive when required.
From BBC ● Jun. 2, 2026
Altman's unassuming, friendly demeanor contrasted sharply with Musk's abrasive style, but they shared an entrepreneurial spirit and a penchant for risk-taking.
From Barron's ● Apr. 24, 2026
This abrasive quality is what allows the sponge to "erase" stains.
From Science Daily ● Apr. 18, 2026
They often abandon traditional pop music structures, they don’t shy away from abrasive arrangements, and Ayewa’s lyricism speaks directly to the soul.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 31, 2026
He’d spent time with Nixon and found him abrasive and inflexible.
From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin
Safety and industrial sales increased 4.1%, as strong demand in electrical markets, adhesives and abrasives offset continued challenges in the vehicle aftermarket business.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 21, 2025
They also advise against using thinners, nylon or metal scrubbers, or abrasives - all of which could damage the surface of the toilet seat.
From BBC ● Dec. 30, 2024
He also said a robot would be able to use "tougher, more aggressive abrasives" than a human could tolerate.
From Science Daily ● May 2, 2024
Fine abrasives are used to create high polishes.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 28, 2023
What is more, the artificial abrasives do not injure the lungs of the operatives like sandstone.
From Creative Chemistry Descriptive of Recent Achievements in the Chemical Industries by Slosson, Edwin E.
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