abrasive
Example Sentences
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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
"Within 24 hours, my relationship to its wild, abrasive, exuberant, heart-filled yet harsh ferocity was sealed," she recalls.
From BBC • Mar. 11, 2026
Prasad is facing several personnel complaints from staff who found him abrasive and hard to work with, and taxpayers are paying for his commute from California to the FDA’s Maryland headquarters, The Journal has reported.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026
He rolled along with every inexplicable order from his superiors, every foolish act of his inferiors, and every abrasive personality that military life could throw at an officer.
From "Unbroken" by Laura Hillenbrand
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