abrasive

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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

When I go back, I forget how strong the sound of the airplanes are, how abrasive and all-encompassing.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 27, 2026

With Stuart and Opoku-Fordjour both out, Borthwick has opted for the 33-year-old scrum specialist Davison and Sela's abrasive ball-carrying and mobility as possible alternatives to Heyes.

From BBC • Jan. 23, 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

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