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Meanings of more abrasive in English

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Usage of more abrasive in English
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Again, sterner examinations of its durability await on more abrasive pitches.
The Guardian
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But her normal behavior was a good deal more abrasive than her demeanor now.
Jem
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A double espresso offers a more abrasive kick than a cup of Nasa Esh's.
The Guardian
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Ten plus years of professional decline have tempered the more abrasive aspects of Lukas' character.
The Guardian
5
I had the feeling he dropped it often, and on surfaces more abrasive than Chinese carpets.
Burglars can't be choosers
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Unfortunately, Ingersoll's persistence was more abrasive than persuasive.
Nim Chimpsky: The Chimp Who Would Be Human
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In addition, his elevation has led Labour leader Ruairi Quinn to also adopt a more abrasive manner.
The Irish Times
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The Melbourne-based dentist added whitening toothpaste could also be more abrasive than non-whitening toothpaste and strip away enamel.
News.com.au
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She wasn't as popular as Juniper-herbrisk, no-nonsensepersonality was a little more abrasive-butnobody doubted her competence.
Dangerous Women
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The northeastern part of the United States is a little bit more abrasive than those of us in the south.
The Guardian
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The campaign comes after the mayor of Florence, fed up with loitering tourists, dealt with disrespectful visitors in a more abrasive way.
News.com.au
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You assume they'll have too much skill and pace, but the Jaguares are more abrasive and relentless than any team in the competition.
Radio NZ
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"Don't snarl at me," Siyaddah warned in a more abrasive tone.
Worldwinder
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