| 单词 | abrasive |
| 例句 | Carolyn makes a bright yellow banner with the words “abrasive,” “aggressive” and “shrill” on it in red, and hangs it outside the door. Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z The show itself attracts bad adjectives: “abrasive,” “aggressive” and “shrill.” Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z 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. Unbroken 2010-11-16T00:00:00Z His stubbornness was something I recognized, something I’d inherited myself, though I hoped in a less abrasive form. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z First, he kick-started a craze for extravagant, Hallowe’en-style music, full of dark, deep, crashingly loud chords and abrasive strings. The Story of Music 2012-12-25T00:00:00Z My voice comes out more abrasively than I mean for it to. Dumplin' 2015-09-15T00:00:00Z My brother has never known how to get anyone’s attention without being abrasive and blunt and loud. Starfish 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z The abrasive Atlantic winds and the salt of the sea would eventually cleanse my soul. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z I pull a napkin out of the holder and wipe the abrasive paper across my eyes. Thirteen Reasons Why 2007-10-18T00:00:00Z Brilliant and abrasive, Jenkin had diverse interests in linguistics, electronics, mechanics, arithmetic, physics, chemistry, and economics. The Gene 2016-06-02T00:00:00Z Even the sound of the water sloshing against the bath’s tiled sides became inexplicably abrasive. The City Beautiful 2021-10-05T00:00:00Z Born in Bulgaria and raised in Switzerland, Zwicky came to the California Institute of Technology in the 1920s and there at once distinguished himself by his abrasive personality and erratic talents. A Short History of Nearly Everything 2003-05-06T00:00:00Z And other times, for no apparent reason, he was angry and abrasive, his voice menacing. The Best of Enemies 1996-04-01T00:00:00Z At the hospital room door, I watch Johanna for a moment, realize that most of her ferocity is in her abrasive attitude. Mockingjay 2010-08-24T00:00:00Z He also could be abrasive and stubborn, and he had his share of run-ins with his bosses or administrators. Joe Paterno dies of lung cancer; colleagues say heartbreak, turmoil may have played role 2012-01-23T10:48:00Z “I have taken an enormous risk by answering the call for self-reflection,” Hirsi Ali has said, in response to critics who find her tone abrasive. Ayaan Hirsi Ali’s ‘Heretic’ 2015-04-01T04:00:00Z Mr. Friedman, who has disputed some accusations but apologized for behavior that he called “abrasive, rude and frankly wrong,” immediately stepped away from all business operations but kept his six-figure salary. April Bloomfield Breaks Her Silence About Harassment at Her Restaurants 2018-10-16T04:00:00Z The Web site warns against using harsh or abrasive cleaners and products that contain solvents, ammonia, bleach, self-polishing wax or silicone-based cleaners. How to replace an Ikea clock’s movement Or whether he believes that increasingly abrasive debates dividing the Jewish community about the occupation of the West Bank and the expansion of settlements are the greater problem. How to Be a Jew in the Age of Trump? 2018-03-26T04:00:00Z I'm hoping to attend an event hosted by Bill Plympton, the inventive and often highly abrasive animator, as well as Dark Horse Horror, a panel discussing horror comics. Comic-Con: Preview night 2010-07-22T12:58:00Z Last month, the band, a sinister post-punk ensemble known for abrasive shows, concluded their recent comeback with an album, “The Glowing Man,” that found room for three songs over 20 minutes in length. Pop & Rock Listings for July 29-Aug. 4 2016-07-28T04:00:00Z He is the rock of his family, insofar as he is cold and abrasive. “Succession”: An Irresistible Family Power Struggle, Told Through Soap and Satire 2018-06-01T04:00:00Z The band’s raw, abrasive sound — a blend of punk, rockabilly, blues and country — featured the wailing, slightly disjointed vocals of Doe and Cervenka. Los Angeles punk band X to celebrate 40 years at the Croc 2016-11-23T05:00:00Z On anodized aluminum, his company always uses abrasives, never chemicals. How to deal with mineral deposits on an aluminum shower door 2016-03-04T05:00:00Z The complicated rhythms and, at times, abrasive singing were the complete opposite of the Motown music my English mother loved. Family life 2012-07-13T23:09:32Z Mr. David is also a connoisseur of bad behavior, and Rolly is as delightfully abrasive and insensitive in “Clear History” as Larry is on “Curb Your Enthusiasm.” Television Review: ‘Clear History,’ Starring Larry David, on HBO 2013-08-09T21:51:47Z But given how abrasive Gamby and Russell have been right off the bat, is that expecting too much patience? Danny McBride: Vice Principals Isn't A Story About Race 2016-08-01T04:00:00Z After all, Mozart’s socially abrasive comic operas, in which the upper class is undone by servants, started the tradition of composers biting the bourgeois hands that feed them. 'Exterminating Angel,' the most anticipated opera of the year, proves it's here to stay 2016-08-09T04:00:00Z And perhaps it’s appropriate that it should be in the part of a raging, uncompromising artist, as seductive as she is abrasive, whom the world does its best to wear down into banality. Review: ‘Scenes From an Execution’ Features Jan Maxwell as a Difficult Artist 2015-07-15T04:00:00Z From Austria, Zweig and his second wife, Lotte, went to England, then to the New World, where New York City became his base, despite his aversion to its crowds and abrasive competitiveness. When It’s Too Late to Stop Fascism, According to Stefan Zweig 2017-02-06T05:00:00Z The product's combination of oxalic acid and fine abrasive particles will lift off even the toughest stains! Don't toss that burnt pan! Here's how to clean it 2021-09-02T04:00:00Z Though the humor is better suited to short-form comedy than a feature, the movie will delight devotees of Mr. Coogan’s abrasive, waspish and strangely charming brand of satire. Movie Listings for April 11-17 2014-04-10T22:40:37Z In this modern world of convenience and comfort, we occasionally crave music that offers the opposite — severe, abrasive stuff that dizzies, disorients, maybe even hurts. Maren Morris stands out on a stacked country bill at Fillmore Silver Spring 2016-02-04T05:00:00Z You might be able to reduce that by using progressively finer and finer abrasives and polishes, but the chips will still be there. Fixing the chips in antique crystal stemware is not a DIY project 2020-04-07T04:00:00Z He still has a terrible haircut and an abrasive manner, but he shows noticeable signs of fatigue. Movie Review: ‘Alan Partridge,’ Starring Steve Coogan 2014-04-03T22:44:42Z I’m not saying that low profile is all down to the title – the film’s abrasive and challenging in more substantial ways – but it can’t have helped. Streaming: Elisabeth Moss in Her Smell – not to be sniffed at 2019-09-07T04:00:00Z Although abrasive, manipulative and angry, his character has a likable side. ‘Camp X-Ray’: Acting shines through darkness of Gitmo tale 2014-11-13T05:00:00Z If it’s a polished surface, it will require different abrasives and technical skill, which might best be left to a professional. AD’s guide to marble countertops 2015-01-26T05:00:00Z This was an energised performance in the mildly abrasive outer movements, yet it also sought out the spiritual heart of the central adagio. BBCSO/Wilson – review 2012-11-11T16:42:39Z Their decision massively pays off when Californian hip-hop trio Death Grips arrive in the middle of the venue for what is the most abrasive live performance this writer has ever seen. SXSW music festival: Solange, Death Grips and Kendrick Lamar 2013-03-18T16:49:11Z Melodic and frenetically detailed, for @sukeyyy, "it's got to be their ultimate instrumental, showing off Trent's less abrasive, more relaxed and groovy side." Nine Inch Nails: a beginner's guide 2013-07-08T13:52:00Z Couples twisted their legs together in the water and gave each other some pretty abrasive splashes. Johannesburg by Pool 2016-09-15T04:00:00Z Watching this husband and wife torture themselves over compromises they can’t believe they’re making adds a nice abrasive touch to the comedy. And you thought your contractor was bad. Meet 'The Monster Builder' at South Coast Rep 2017-05-15T04:00:00Z As notated concert pieces became a larger part of his output, mainstream institutions courted him as a provocateur whose abrasive edge and loyal audience might be fruitfully tapped. Music Review: John Zorn at the Miller Theater - Review 2011-12-11T21:43:46Z While it may be technically sophisticated, it isn’t shocking or abrasive; it fits in anywhere. At Home in the World 2010-10-12T14:29:00Z Parts of the troubled girl's life read more like a collection of loosely connected short stories but artfully assembled to earn this abrasive hero sympathy. Novels focus on gritty realism, anger, loss, family dysfunction 2015-04-03T04:00:00Z As part of SummerStage, a festival of free performances at parks around town, they apply that aesthetic to the abrasive sounds of Metallica in “Strum.” Dance Listings for July 22-28 2016-07-21T04:00:00Z Fireslate says it’s possible to use woodworking tools and sandpaper but notes that the job goes much faster with diamond abrasives and stone-polishing tools. How to restore Fireslate countertops Yeah, I definitely don’t come off well when I’m consciously abrasive. “I think it’s terror”: Comedian Josh Gondelman on how Donald Trump’s rise sobered up this election year 2016-03-15T04:00:00Z It's a natural deodorizer, froths up when mixed with vinegar, and is slightly abrasive, so it has excellent scrubbing power. 7 all-natural cleaning products you can make at home 2021-10-28T04:00:00Z He is abrasive and pugilistic, with an endless appetite for Twitter beef that is often beneath him. Mehdi Hasan: 'Most people ask the question and move on. I don't' 2020-03-27T04:00:00Z Once they had ground down the concrete to the bottom of the pits, they would then go over it four more times with finer and finer abrasives, ending with 400-grit. Restoring cabinet veneer may take more than elbow grease 2017-03-17T04:00:00Z Instead of the 's warmth, some people might prefer a more abrasive orchestral sound in this work – but the playing is excellent. Shostakovich: Symphony No 8 – review 2013-03-07T22:14:01Z I apologize that I was worried and distracted and not paying full attention while I parked and that it caused you such distress that you left an abrasive, insensitive note. A rave for Children’s hospital; a rant for boorish wine snobs 2013-12-31T22:17:49Z Short on conventional harmony and heavy on complex rhythms, Birtwistle’s music was often described as having an abrasive quality. Groundbreaking composer Harrison Birtwistle dies at 87 2022-04-18T04:00:00Z The episode is a showcase for Constance Zimmer: Quinn visibly swallows her frustration, and straddles the line between being abrasive and going Full Chet. ‘UnREAL’ Season 2, Episode 3: War Is Easy 2016-06-20T04:00:00Z What was subversive in the 1930s became abrasive or explosive in the 1940s. Astaire The Artist, Even in Blackface 2011-01-30T02:30:03Z She is stubborn, abrasive and operatically self-expressive — her emotions far too grand for her mean, tawdry surroundings. | 'A Woman, a Gun and a Noodle Shop': Remade in China: Coen Brothers? Tale of Infidelity and Revenge 2010-09-02T21:30:00Z Despair carries a strangely appealing, abrasive groove, and Yellow Wood ambles around a glacial soundscape before finally settling into an intriguing melody halfway through. Esben & the Witch: Wash the Sins Not Only the Face – review 2013-01-17T21:30:01Z The final polishing, with 1300-grit abrasive, will leave the floor smooth and glossy. How to repair a vintage TV and record player These contain a superfine abrasive that you rub on with a cloth. How to restore finish on a tile 2015-07-28T04:00:00Z Grungy guitars, sputtering trap beats and Lil Peep’s raw-throated voice add up to a tormented, abrasive love song from the singer and rapper who died this year at 21. The 54 Best Songs of 2017 2017-12-06T05:00:00Z In contrast to the rainstorms that pounded Los Angeles on Friday and Saturday, early signs pointed toward a relatively calm, less abrasive sort of Oscar show. Oscars 2014: What to Look For 2014-03-02T21:44:45Z Mr. Schlesinger, a brilliant, often abrasive economist, served under three presidents in posts that included the secretary of defense and energy, as well as head of the C.I.A. The New York Times - Breaking News, World News & Multimedia 2014-03-27T18:40:41Z A huge commercial success both in 1971 and immediately after his murder, it is less abrasive and more fondly remembered than his debut, Plastic Ono Band. 1,000 Number ones: A chart history 2013-11-23T00:50:59Z But when I pressed my face deeper into the bread I noticed that it was abrasive on my skin. Putting breadfacing's mysterious allure to the test: 'It's surprisingly refreshing' 2016-01-08T05:00:00Z The Pink Stuff, an abrasive cleaning paste for hard surfaces, was doing “absolutely nothing for 15 years,” said Henrik Pade, a managing director at its parent company Star Brands, headquartered in the United Kingdom. Will TikTok Make You Buy It? 2021-10-02T04:00:00Z As played with abrasive charm by Ms. Dunagan, Ida is a loquacious fabulist, full of dubious tales of a glamorous past. Review: In ‘The Treasurer,’ a Son Remembers Mama, as She Forgets Everything 2017-09-26T04:00:00Z It was everything Harry railed against: coarse, with the director saying you've got to be chalk and cheese – abrasive like The Likely Lads. How we made Men Behaving Badly 2013-03-18T18:30:00Z Wilson doesn't traffic in stereotypes of female scientists but plays instead a woman, as abrasive as she is soft, who just happens to be astonishingly gifted in math and science. Tony Awards 2015: Yet another British invasion of America 2015-06-02T04:00:00Z Its sets of self-sabotagingly tentative lovers bring to mind Chekhov’s “Three Sisters” and “Cherry Orchard,” while its depiction of a misunderstood and misunderstanding man of intellect evokes Ibsen’s abrasive doctors and master builders. ArtsBeat: London Theater Journal: Change in the Air 2013-07-12T16:58:10Z The British actor’s comic wings are clipped in this sincere but unwieldy film about an abrasive radio personality whose heretofore-unknown African-American teenage niece shows up at his fancy New York City apartment. ‘Hot Air’ Review: A Right-Wing Radio Host Learns to Love Again 2019-08-22T04:00:00Z The author’s language is abrasive and assertive, sometimes directly addressing the reader. Review | In ‘Hell of a Book,’ an author and his imaginary friend go on a book tour 2021-08-12T04:00:00Z In the 80s, there was still a macho cachet in eating unpalatably acidic apples on a spectrum from rock-hard granny smiths to hulking great knobbly cooking apples, in their abrasive, bark-like skins. How to eat: apples 2015-09-25T04:00:00Z To keep cultured marble looking like new, manufacturers recommend sticking with cleaning products that don’t contain abrasives, because those would scratch the surface. Restoring the gloss on cultured-marble countertops 2020-02-28T05:00:00Z Flawed, abrasive and selfish characters are responsible for some of the best TV in the past several years — “Girls,” for instance, or “You’re the Worst.” Review: With Grating ‘Friends From College,’ Who Needs Enemies? 2017-07-13T04:00:00Z "Curb your Enthusiasm" is visually just as loose and spontaneous, maybe more so; but it's a plot-driven show, tightly structured and driven by wacky or abrasive high jinks. "Louie's" hilarious, poignant return 2011-06-23T11:24:00Z Thatcher's lack of humour and abrasive and confrontational approach to carrying out her policies made the downright rudeness of Spitting Image possible. Margaret Thatcher and Spitting Image: we had no idea we would be joined at the hip 2013-04-17T19:00:01Z Cage the Elephant, which was formed in 2006 in Bowling Green, Ky., is known for its psychedelic sound, distinct echoes of past rock eras and Mr. Shultz’s warbling, sometimes abrasive voice. Matt Shultz, Cage the Elephant Singer, Arrested on Weapons Charges 2023-01-08T05:00:00Z Harsh, angular lines and abrasive textures cede to wistful melodies and touches of hymnody; unorthodox instrumental techniques enhance mood without distracting. Music Review: ‘Dog Days,’ New Opera, at Peak Performances in Montclair 2012-10-03T20:58:42Z Mr. Berger’s music elsewhere veers between similarly abrasive effects and lyrical outbursts. Review: Kronos Quartet Revisits Vietnam Horror in ‘My Lai’ 2017-09-28T04:00:00Z And the mere slide of a shoe along the floor becomes an abrasive sonic event. Dance Review: Flamenco With Plenty of Volume 2011-02-17T23:04:58Z The new works don’t herald a total break with any of these composers’ past, noisier, more abrasive efforts. For Three Avant-Garde Musicians, It’s Time for Pop 2022-02-11T05:00:00Z His abrasive rhetoric fetishizes violence, blood and martyrdom, and often employs a language so coarse as to be almost genocidal. Arundhati Roy | Gandhi, but with guns | Part Four 2010-03-27T09:00:00Z His guitar evoked the sounds of an aluminum factory, with clipped chords hissing like drill presses and fragmented notes functioning as abrasive shrapnel. Gang of Four turn back the clock with vital, aggressive show 2011-02-12T11:21:00Z The music begins: not ancient at all, but jagged, abrasive strings. Review: In Merce Cunningham’s Honor, Pam Tanowitz Thrills 2019-10-11T04:00:00Z J R, who aspires to be a television news anchor, is vain, needy and abrasive, but at least seems to possess an idea of what it would mean to be charming. Movie Review: ?The Color Wheel,? Directed by Alex Ross Perry 2012-05-17T21:26:59Z He's abrasive and doesn't jive with everybody else. "Space Force" standout Ben Schwartz reflects on pandemic anxiety, career shifts, and Carrie Fisher 2020-06-11T04:00:00Z The crew would start with 50-grit, then switch to progressively finer abrasives, with grit sizes of 100, 200, 400 and 800. How to get rid of marks on marble 2015-11-17T05:00:00Z Every few songs, Mr. Sá would add distortion to his lead guitar, or fling some abrasive chord against the beat. | Caetano Veloso: Caetano Veloso Revives His Rock at Terminal 5 2010-04-09T22:46:00Z Radio producers considered women’s voices too abrasive to be on the air and television executives believed that women didn’t have sufficient credibility to anchor the news. Women’s rights is the longest revolution 2013-02-21T17:14:00Z Wheatley's thoughts about these issues are reflected in the film's abrasive visual style. Kill List brings the horror home 2011-08-26T23:02:00Z In her recent piece for the River to River Festival, “june2019/\\” — raw and abrasive yet not without humor — Ms. Michelson used her body as a canvas. Best Dance of 2019 2019-12-06T05:00:00Z As usual, the program presented strong contrasts, from Little’s intricate and sometimes abrasive rhythms to Simon’s quartet, passionate and heartfelt and brief. Review | KC Jukebox concert puts spotlight on African American voices 2018-04-26T04:00:00Z Scofield and Medeski, now on synthesizer, held a dialogue, sometimes an overlap, of the darkest, strangest, most abrasive sounds and figures their instruments could conjure. Hudson’s jammy tendencies come to the forefront 2017-10-11T04:00:00Z Everyone says he's this abrasive guy but he's actually the nicest, wittiest guy ... it's just that if you go in there and you're not prepared to work his way then you're going to have problems. The Cribs' Ryan Jarman: 'This is the only job I can do ... McDonald's wouldn't employ me' 2013-02-27T09:28:23Z But the play is also about the persistence of “the artist”: abrasive, relentless, unblinking. For Sondheim, Raúl Esparza Protects His Voice. For ‘Seared,’ His Fingers. 2019-10-14T04:00:00Z Firing the commander of a Marine boot camp unit for being abrasive is a bit like complaining that water is wet. Fighting Wars Past, Present and Future 2018-05-25T04:00:00Z Mr. Stiller, lean as a greyhound and gray around the temples, occupies the volatile middle ground between decent fellow and abrasive jerk, between adequacy and failure. Review: Ben Stiller Is a Dad With a Bruised Ego in ‘Brad’s Status’ 2017-09-14T04:00:00Z We watch as the suspended Lucy, supported by her loving mother and sniped at by her abrasive elder sister, lapses into a state of helpless dependence before winding up in a crisis intervention centre. Review 2011-03-18T00:46:40Z Witherspoon’s Strayed is, at times, even more abrasive and defiant than the Strayed in the book. Reese Witherspoon Isn't Nice and Wholesome in "Wild," and That’s What Makes it Great 2014-12-05T05:00:00Z Crimson Key makes no apology for mocking an abrasive character who constantly puts down the love of her life as a “preppie” and punctuates her speech with a vulgar barnyard epithet. Film: Attitude Adjustment: How Harvard Views ?Love Story? 2010-08-22T01:13:00Z Mr. Lanthimos is part of a generation of Greek filmmakers whose work is iconoclastic, formally daring and sometimes abrasive. Arts & Leisure Preview: A Golden Age of Foreign Films, Mostly Unseen 2011-01-27T17:15:40Z The characters in Rebecca Kauffman’s “The Gunners” exhibit the range of personalities that you’d expect from a random sampling of Middle Americans: nice people, abrasive people, the churchy, the alcoholic, the educated, the not. Childhood Friends — Once Inseparable, Now Far-Flung — Reunite for a Funeral 2018-05-11T04:00:00Z Those albums were spare, abrasive, sharp-edged documents that gave hip-hop a signature recorded sound and also helped move it closer to the mainstream. Larry Smith, Hip-Hop Producer, Dies at 63 2014-12-22T05:00:00Z His behavior, he said, “can accurately be described at times as abrasive, rude and frankly wrong.” Ken Friedman, Power Restaurateur, Is Accused of Sexual Harassment 2017-12-12T05:00:00Z Mr. West’s productions mingle his sparse, abrasive rhythm tracks with catchy choruses. Madonna Talks About ‘Rebel Heart,’ Her Fall and More 2015-03-05T05:00:00Z Adding to the confusion is an abrasively jolly musical soundtrack whose function is to streamline everything in the direction of a television sitcom. Movie Review: ?Late Bloomers,? With William Hurt and Isabella Rossellini 2012-04-12T21:52:54Z Morrison’s vocals aren’t well captured; he sounds muffled and a bit abrasive — maybe that’s why the song never made it on the original record — but it’s nice to hear his sultry growls all the same. Hear the Doors? New Song ?She Smells So Nice? 2012-01-09T18:00:32Z His brusque style led to some tensions in Dallas, where The Dallas Morning News reported that some players found him “abrasive.” A High-Pressure Countdown for the New York Philharmonic’s New Maestro 2018-09-19T04:00:00Z Mr. Leon was convinced that he could do justice to that electronic duo’s abrasive attack. Craig Leon Rerecords Two Synth Classics 2014-07-04T04:00:00Z The comic and tragic are in this staging cut from the same abrasive cloth, with crowd scenes that quickly turn threatening and characters who lurk moodily on the edges. Review: Netrebko and Kaufmann Is as Good as Opera Gets 2019-03-22T04:00:00Z Nonetheless, there’s an unusually, and refreshingly, abrasive aspect to “Christopher Robin” that raises it above the usual run of children’s movies, and it’s matched by the abraded surfaces that the movie presents onscreen. “Christopher Robin,” Reviewed: Disney’s Pleasantly Abrasive New Spin on Winnie-the-Pooh 2018-08-06T04:00:00Z In the central role of Amir, Jesse Bhamrah is often quite good with the dry barbs that turn bitter during the play’s hilarious and then politically abrasive dinner scene among New York’s smart set. Review | Heaven sent: ‘Jesus Hopped the “A” Train’ at 1st Stage 2017-09-19T04:00:00Z “Winterbranch,” originally from 1964, features abrasive music by La Monte Young — the sound of ashtrays scraped against a mirror; pieces of wood rubbed against a Chinese gong — and is partly performed in the dark. Giant Steps for Dance in Los Angeles 2012-10-19T00:40:07Z As written, the characters are either adorably cute or abrasively cartoonish, and often both. | 'La Cage aux Folles': Kelsey Grammer and Douglas Hodge on Broadway 2010-04-19T04:59:00Z Multiple layers of sound were almost always in play, spanning a continuum from abrasive static to sine-wave clarity. Review | With analog Music Easels, Eternal Now paints a serendipitous aural landscape 2019-11-11T05:00:00Z The music could be abrasive, the costumes peculiar, the choreography hard to absorb. Arts & Leisure: Merce Cunningham Dance Company Ends Its Legacy Tour 2011-12-22T14:31:38Z As Cam Stuart, a bipolar man with an unconventional approach to parenting and life in general, Ruffalo creates a portrait that's alive with firing and misfiring synapses, at once playful, tender, abrasive and magnetic. 'Infinitely Polar Bear' emphasizes resilience with bipolar dad 2015-06-18T04:00:00Z He presents a matte and muted world, as if the paint were placed very thinly on the cinematic canvas so that the dry, powdery, abrasive surfaces peeked through. Albert Serra’s “Story of My Death” 2014-11-20T05:00:00Z The most sought-after artists hugely exceeded expectations, whether strictly figural in a style harking back to the late 19th century like Lucian Freud or abrasively Expressionist like Alberto Giacometti. Art Review: At the Auctions in London, Finding Wheat Amid the Chaff 2011-02-11T15:54:23Z As hulking and imposing as the buildings it surveys, this book weighs seven and a half pounds, and its cover is flecked with abrasive sandpaper. The Best Art Books of 2018 2018-12-13T05:00:00Z Gill’s jagged guitar playing was sharp and almost abrasive. Andy Gill, guitarist for punk band Gang of Four, has died 2020-02-01T05:00:00Z More problematic, perhaps, would have been his identity as a New Yorker, an altogether abrasive, not to mention liberal species that Americans have largely rejected in national elections. Trump left his mark all over New York. Some in the city would like to erase it. 2015-10-06T04:00:00Z Last year I read Charles J. Shields’ biography of Kurt Vonnegut, who was abrasive and difficult and unfaithful — he tried to keep people at a distance, and he succeeded. I Was a Teenage Samuel Beckett: Or, My Literary Biography Problem 2012-01-11T17:47:41Z The Doctor is a beacon of goodness, and that’s why he can survive all these different permutations — an abrasive character or an avuncular character or a strange character. Peter Capaldi Prepares for His Final Season of ‘Doctor Who’ 2017-04-10T04:00:00Z Next came short video clips of some of her more brash and abrasive early works. Review: A ‘Punk Ballerina’ Turns to Film and Fashion 2022-03-17T04:00:00Z Ms. Hanna, whose punk style compels her to sing abrasively, said she started meeting with Ms. Gustern more than 10 years ago, after she had undergone surgery on her vocal cords to remove polyps. She Taught New York to Sing 2022-04-21T04:00:00Z But for anyone willing to submit themselves to Hill’s literary ministrations — sometimes gentle, sometimes gritty and abrasive — this novel will prove utterly absorbing. ‘NOS4A2’: draining the potential from his young victims 2013-05-16T19:36:25Z “On a Mission,” Katy B’s solo debut, takes that crossover even further, turning each of those sometimes abrasive styles into soft beds. Critics? Choice: New CDs 2011-04-04T22:04:46Z Forester and Hemingway, he was notoriously abrasive to his editors and had affairs with older and married women, complaining to a friend of Clare Boothe Luce’s voracious sexual appetite. A Rosier View of Roald Dahl 2023-01-17T05:00:00Z The audience is in essence given the opportunity to punish Joan, or validate her abrasive vehemence. Review | Ann Dowd, the twisted Aunt Lydia of ‘Handmaid’s Tale,’ beguiles in a new take on Ibsen’s ‘Enemy of the People’ 2021-07-01T04:00:00Z That’s because Stallone, playing a fighter with clear connections to Rocky Balboa — insert meat locker beef-punch scene here — gives an unexpectedly sensitive, low-key performance that is in stark contrast to De Niro’s abrasive overacting. ‘Grudge Match’: You’ve probably already seen it 2013-12-24T22:12:22Z Louis CK received an acting nomination but no series nod for the abrasive Louie, which is that rare thing: a genuinely groundbreaking sitcom. Emmy nominations 2012: Downton dominates, despite its flaws 2012-07-19T16:04:00Z Last year he told viewers he had reservations about Kylie Skin’s exfoliating scrub because it was made with walnuts, which can be abrasive. What It Means to Be a Gen Z Beauty Brand Today 2020-08-18T04:00:00Z In the memoir Gregory writes that central to Bellow’s psyche was his abrasive relationship with his own often disapproving father. Saul Bellow’s Three Sons Remember Him 2013-05-03T22:50:33Z But in “Opus 19,” while the man is a poetlike visionary, the heroine is unconventionally abrasive: you don’t expect this difficult gal to be the object of this tender guy’s dreams. Dance Review: Three Twists on Classical Style, in Movement and in Character 2011-05-18T22:15:22Z State Sen. Roger Ballenger, whose district includes Okemah, said Guthrie "tended to be a little bit abrasive and straightforward" with his beliefs and in talking about what he saw happening to those who were struggling. Woody Guthrie's 100th birthday celebrated in Okla. 2012-07-14T00:46:05Z At the performance I attended, during an especially abrasive sequence in which three women drunkenly shout expletives into the audience, a lady sitting a few rows ahead of me got up and left. Plenty of bite in 'Of Good Stock,' but a soft heart lurks within 2015-04-07T04:00:00Z Milch wrote Swearengen’s dialogue with such verve and masterful vulgarity that it even inspired one of this fine publication’s former TV critics, Heather Havrilesky, to weave entire columns in its divinely abrasive patois. “Deadwood” fans, rejoice: the movie is alive at HBO!…But so is “Confederate” 2018-07-26T04:00:00Z But there are abrasive tensions in Copland’s modernist harmonies that the choreography avoids. Dance Review: An Accomplished Premiere, Served Along With Other Flourishes 2011-05-15T22:27:01Z Yes to Tomatoes Clear Skin Pore Scrub Most facial exfoliants are either too abrasive or too subtle. Skin Deep: Product Picks for 2011 ? Skin Deep 2011-11-28T21:00:24Z The new album is more abrasive, rowdier, more unstable and pushier in the right ways. Critics? Choice: New CDs: New CDs 2011-01-10T22:51:16Z He was sometimes criticised and even ridiculed for never changing his deep, abrasive, slightly sibilant Scottish burr no matter if he were playing an Irishman, an Arab or a Russian. Sir Sean Connery obituary 2020-10-31T04:00:00Z Yet once Mr. Rose got his voice up to full, abrasive yowl and screech, Guns N’ Roses was the embodiment of nostalgia-enhanced memories, a relic reanimated like a woolly mammoth suddenly charging across the tundra. Critic’s Notebook: Axl Rose and Kanye West, Heroes of Governors Ball 2013-06-10T21:53:47Z “That’s a disturbing admission, partly because of its overt, abrasive corruption,” Colbert responded. Colbert on the texture of Trump’s butt (really): “My best guess is either cold pizza or bumpy decorative gourd” 2016-09-09T04:00:00Z In life, Murray O’Hair was funny, foul-mouthed and abrasive; she once said her favourite pastime was “thinking and beer drinking”. How atheist campaigner Madalyn Murray O’Hair became America's most-hated woman 2017-03-22T04:00:00Z There was Stella as Shelly, the film’s central character — abrasive, audacious and rabidly insecure; her Shelly smokes incessantly, rides roughshod over friends and insists on giving herself to a succession of feckless young men. The Many Faces of Stella 2010-12-29T21:45:19Z I admit I get frustrated and can be abrasive at times, but I’ve never yelled, cursed or been abusive. Work Advice: What to do when colleagues find you difficult and label you a derogatory name 2018-01-24T05:00:00Z Boon is an abrasive whirl from the moment he comes onto the screen, all derision and sneering, but even at the frontman's most unrefined, he reveals an intellectual acuity in his personality. Hulu's new Sex Pistols series is a rock 'n' roll swindle that plays like edgy karaoke 2022-06-01T04:00:00Z Workers shield their heads in checkered scarves as they tramp — sometimes in socks, sometimes barefoot — through the hot, abrasive slurry. In Asia, Tastes of the Sea 2015-02-19T05:00:00Z Deftly handling conversational and argumentative exchanges and rude, abrasive outbursts, String Noise demonstrated a thorough mastery of Mr. Zorn’s hermetic logic and irresistible whimsy. Music Review: Conor Hanick Performing John Cage at the Stone 2013-01-03T23:09:13Z Rose Restorations would use power equipment with diamond abrasives to remove the etch marks, then polish the stone and seal it. How to get rid of marks on marble 2015-11-17T05:00:00Z The rappers have become the abrasive voice of a disaffected generation of politically numbed Cubans who grew up during Cuba's post-Soviet economic crisis of the 1990s. Underground Cuban rappers live on the edge 2010-05-16T23:27:00Z A veteran of the Upright Citizens Brigade troupe and a regular online presence with his irreverent, blatantly theatrical and comically abrasive man-on-the-street interviews, Mr. Eichner is no bland facilitator. Television Review: ?Funny or Die?s Billy on the Street? on Fuse - Review 2011-12-21T22:59:39Z The ones who are most helpful to the kids are themselves divorced from society in some way or another: the neurotic Joyce; the brutish, alcohol-dependent Hopper; and the abrasive conspiracy theorist Murray. The New Season of “Stranger Things” Shows the Limits of Kids Saving the World 2019-07-09T04:00:00Z Strong detergent can cause aluminum cookware to oxidize and turn black, while abrasive sponges can cause nonstick pans to chip. 75 simple and cheap ways to improve your cooking this year 2022-01-09T05:00:00Z These are even easier to damage with abrasives or harsh chemicals. How to deal with corrosion on brushed nickel faucets 2018-04-13T04:00:00Z Magnesium carbonate is a hygroscopic, abrasive powder used by rock climbers to aid grip. From the Highest Heights to the Lowest Depths, in Photographs 2019-11-25T05:00:00Z As Mr. Akinnagbe plays him, Michael is equally likable and abrasive, an amiably self-effacing fellow with streaks of arrogance and impatience. Review: Thomas Bradshaw’s ‘Fulfillment,’ on One Man’s Ceiling, and His Frustrations 2015-09-21T04:00:00Z “Hacks” is made for her — whip smart and abrasive yet vulnerable. AP Emmy pundits favor ‘The Crown,’ ‘Ted Lasso’ for honors 2021-09-08T04:00:00Z The crew would start grinding with 50-grit abrasive, which is very coarse. Restoring cabinet veneer may take more than elbow grease 2017-03-17T04:00:00Z Melancholy and at times even abrasive, from the outset it gets even darker in the meandering, depressive slow movement, from which the finale, for all its energy, fails to shake us. Lortie/Dumay/Quatuor Eb?ne 2010-05-31T21:45:00Z His ebullient managerial style could also become blunt and abrasive. Harvey Lichtenstein, Who Led Brooklyn Academy of Music’s Rebirth, Dies at 87 2017-02-11T05:00:00Z His wild, abrasive and improbably delicate performance is what makes “Gold” watchable, even if the rest of the movie doesn’t supply sufficient reason to keep watching. Review: Matthew McConaughey Mines Profane Capitalism in ‘Gold’ 2017-01-26T05:00:00Z A performer to her core, Ms. Dodson has cultivated a persona that swings between gruffly abrasive and genial, and she can be wryly funny at times. You Are Your Safest Sex Partner. Betty Dodson Wants to Help. 2020-03-26T04:00:00Z But he can also write Doe Deer or Birds, pieces that are furious, experimental and abrasive. Crystal Castles sparkle with or without The Brain 2010-05-21T23:09:00Z The long, wordy text still has the feel of game-play, with Kallman writing the bulk but Auden scoring points for some sharp, abrasive couplets. Aida; Elegy for Young Lovers; O Sonho 2010-05-01T23:07:00Z The notion of a group of friends getting together with a poster board and player names handwritten on Post-it Notes seems — despite all that abrasive humor — as quaint as those 1890 outfits. ‘The League,’ on FXX, Kicks Off Its Final Season 2015-09-08T04:00:00Z He has since delved into ever more unexpected sources, sometimes abrasive and sometimes lavish; the sample credits on a Kanye West album are always far-flung and enlightening. Kanye West Writes a Song of Himself on ‘Ye’ 2018-06-03T04:00:00Z Her songs were creative and abrasive in an intoxicating way, and it didn’t hurt that Maya was absolutely great looking. M.I.A.?s Agitprop Pop 2010-05-26T04:15:00Z The runaway success of the show – an abrasively funny portrayal of a group of brattish, “overeducated and underemployed” millennials living in New York – saw Dunham dubbed the “voice of a generation”. Lena Dunham to remake Julia Davis sitcom Camping for HBO 2018-02-09T05:00:00Z Anything abrasive enough to scrub away the deposits would also damage the surface. How to remove a stain from a fiberglass shower floor 2018-07-13T04:00:00Z Their nearest equivalent were the fabulously abrasive Metal Urbain from Paris. Jon Savage on song: The Screamers ? 122 Hours of Fear 2010-07-27T14:54:00Z Subtitled “Tragic” by Mahler at his last performance of the symphony, it is prevailingly dark, and often gritty and abrasive. Review: In Mahler, Philadelphia Orchestra Finds Beauty Amid the Grit 2016-10-07T04:00:00Z Much of his music uses only one pitch, and his abrasively tedious Fifth Quartet centers on F. Notes held over long periods are shaded with microtonal fluctuations and abruptly interrupted by staccato segments. Music Review | Flux Quartet: At Bargemusic, Microtones of Annie Gosfield and David First 2010-03-15T06:10:00Z On one point, at least, there is something like political pundit consensus: that Mr. Trump’s abrasive, celebrity-driven, Don Ricklesian candidacy is unprecedented. What ‘The Apprentice’ Taught Donald Trump About Campaigning 2015-10-09T04:00:00Z But, especially if it was a latex product, it’s important to avoid vinegar, ammonia and bleach, as well as abrasives, said Jason Hall, director of research and development for Rust-Oleum. What to do about white painted floors that are yellowing 2020-08-28T04:00:00Z They tended to be more ambitiously irreverent and abrasively funny. Critic’s Notebook: Jerry Seinfeld Is Still at Home Doing Stand-Up 2012-10-14T21:56:07Z There’s nothing wrong with that, necessarily — jokes don’t always need to be abrasive or topical — except that the movie isn’t quite silly enough either. ‘Little’ Review: Too Much Caution and Not Enough Regina Hall 2019-04-10T04:00:00Z You want something that will act as a gently abrasive counterpoint, a drink that, like that green salad, will periodically reset your palate for more superlative stodge. How to eat: macaroni cheese 2016-05-16T04:00:00Z The results are very nice, and it doesn't seem to damage my sink like an abrasive cleaner would. Perspective | Hints From Heloise: On thin icing 2018-08-23T04:00:00Z I liked him and Tosh's biographer trying to put into words just how abrasive he could be. Arise Black Man: the Peter Tosh Story ? review 2010-11-24T07:59:00Z There is the smoothly oiled choreography of desire, expressed in linked gazes and sensuously mirrored arabesques, but also the grit of anger, with lunging face-offs abrasively contradicting the Mozartian honey-drip of the music. Electric Counterpoint, Asphodel Meadows, Carmen; Dystopian Wonders; Breakin' Convention 2010-05-08T23:07:00Z It's a fine balance of the abrasive and quirkily catchy. Michel Portal: Turbulence 2010-09-02T20:45:00Z The abrasive winger was expected to infuse some energy into the effort, though a revitalized team bolstered by a once-more hopeful home crowd might not need it. Another do-or-die night for Hawks 2012-04-24T00:58:00Z This isn’t a secondhand copy, but an original creation, at once anguished and abrasive, helplessly dependent and determinedly free. Such glorious decay: The musical 'Grey Gardens' at the Ahmanson 2016-07-15T04:00:00Z Groucho was a pop-culture celebrity, a child of immigrants, an abrasive, compulsively candid Jew. The Fraught Friendship of T. S. Eliot and Groucho Marx 2014-06-25T04:00:00Z “It’s very important to use only cleaners that don’t contain abrasives,” Batson said. Dull Caesarstone? Try this to restore the shine. 2019-04-19T04:00:00Z In his place is a cranky, abrasive misanthrope who somehow made himself popular with many big droppable names. Books of The Times: ‘Saul Steinberg,’ a Biography by Deirdre Bair 2012-12-13T23:12:59Z Don’t be put off by the abrasive title. Review | ‘Theory of Bastards’ is a feminist novel, but not the one you’re expecting 2018-05-08T04:00:00Z In keeping with the music — Mozart selections — the choreography is more fluid than abrasive. Review: ‘Un Break à Mozart’ Sails Onstage, Along With the Dash Ensemble 2015-07-03T04:00:00Z It did keep you on your toes, as did the pacy, heightened language rendered in youth argot or, in the case of the mother, sinuous Caribbean dialect charged with abrasive humour and abrasive sadness. Rewind TV: The Man Who Crossed Hitler; Hans Litten vs Adolf Hitler: To Stop a Tyrant; Random; American: The Bill Hicks Story; The Hour ? review 2011-08-27T23:05:58Z Jane began as a smart, abrasive junior detective so determined to prove herself that she lost the man in her life. ?Prime Suspect?: Returning to the Source 2011-07-14T22:20:55Z Many tone varietals run through pop music, some poisonously bitter and abrasive, others as sweet as honeysuckle. Caribou mesmerizes in the first of three sold-out Fonda concerts 2015-02-27T05:00:00Z The second program ended with Henry Kramer triumphant in a thrilling performance of the daunting Sixth Sonata, in which the tension between abrasive music and Neo-Classical garb builds to the breaking point. Music Review: Prokofiev?s Piano Sonatas From Yale in New York 2011-12-12T23:29:39Z Some of it has a lot of edge: Songs like “Taking Your Life in Your Hands” and “Thoughtless Kind” are a lot more tense and abrasive than the originals. John Cale’s new society: “There’s much more sophistication in hip-hop than in regular rock ‘n’ roll” 2016-02-20T05:00:00Z His role as a "crazy and abrasive and unpleasant and tough" drug addict is likely to do little to distance Owen from the "B" word. 'The Knick' is a new twist on the TV doctor show 2014-08-01T04:00:00Z There was no lack of prowess in the flowing runs of the first movement, taken with little to no rubato, almost mechanically and with an occasionally abrasive edge from the piano. Music review: Bella Hristova 2016-02-22T05:00:00Z “When I was doing columns, and doing the Wipe shows, that was me to an extent playing a character. TVGoHome was abrasive stuff, but it’s in character, sort of.” Charlie Brooker: 'Happy? I have my moments' 2019-06-01T04:00:00Z Ms. Gough turns in a bravely abrasive performance that never begs for our sympathy. London Theater Journal: Rehab and Resistance 2015-09-02T04:00:00Z A literal ghost appears in “The Quick and the Dead” — too voluble and abrasive to be an alcoholic hallucination, though she may also be that. The Wild, Rangy, Unclassifiable Delights of Joy Williams’s Fiction 2020-11-18T05:00:00Z I found this film abrasive when I first saw it, but with repeat viewings, its stature has grown in my eyes. The Most Important Decade for Movies About Black Lives 2019-12-30T05:00:00Z But after that sublimity came “Young Blood,” one of the most abrasive and quizzical tracks on “The Fall,” with its angsty lyrics about werewolves and ghosts. Music Review | Norah Jones: Norah Jones?s Moody Notes at Madison Square Garden 2010-03-29T04:45:00Z When Mr. Rickles developed his stand-up act in the 1950s, his humor was considered shocking, with a raw, abrasive, deeply personal edge. Don Rickles, lightning-fast launcher of comic insults, dies at 90 2017-04-06T04:00:00Z Karla: Unless you’re the owner or a virtuoso in your field, a lack of likability carries professional penalties — especially for women, who are almost exclusively tagged as “abrasive” just for asserting themselves. Work Advice: What to do when colleagues find you difficult and label you a derogatory name 2018-01-24T05:00:00Z It’s tidier than “Broad City” and less abrasive than “Girls,” partly because a neat, traditional rom-com heart beats within its unkempt, sarcastic exterior. Jenny Slate Considers Abortion in ‘Obvious Child’ 2014-06-05T04:00:00Z DeGeneres quit on Thursday after just a year of her five-year contract on the TV show, following the exit in May of abrasive British judge Simon Cowell to run his own show. Ellen exit heralds major "American Idol" makeover 2010-07-30T12:36:00Z Carmen in Colorado: First, never use an abrasive cleaner on laminated countertops. Perspective | Hints From Heloise: Don’t cover up these beans 2020-03-01T05:00:00Z One long, humorous and affectionate chapter is devoted to an especially abrasive dealer in antique maps. Books of The Times: ‘On the Map’ by Simon Garfield 2012-12-18T23:14:13Z He also almost never stops talking, and his loud, abrasive Long Island nasal intonation is often irritating. “Uncut Gems” is a merciless, nail-biting crime thriller that lets Adam Sandler shine 2019-12-12T05:00:00Z Mr. Katz-Bohen’s abrasive arrangements couldn’t compensate for the lack of a band. Review: Debbie Harry Begins a Run at Café Carlyle 2015-03-25T04:00:00Z And as embodied by a bearded, seemingly sleep-deprived Daniel Radcliffe in the engagingly trenchant and bracingly acted new Broadway play, “The Lifespan of a Fact,” he’s also impossibly, abrasively, hilariously unbearable. Review | Daniel Radcliffe a stickler for the truth in buoyant ‘Lifespan of a Fact’ 2018-10-18T04:00:00Z I wanted to be abrasive, so I bought records which I felt expressed something important in myself. Suede: 'They're ordinary, that makes them glam' – a classic interview 2013-02-20T13:28:56Z In this light, Duckworth’s work regarding poor children becomes irrelevant or even unwittingly abrasive. The Limits of “Grit” 2016-06-21T04:00:00Z Size also matters, and the team has spent hours shaving off fragments of stone with abrasive diamond powder. Evelyn Glennie's stone xylophone 2010-08-18T21:00:00Z The show, often abrasive, turns downright irritating when its author insists on overexplaining her objectives. | 'The Truth: A Tragedy': Cynthia Hopkins Excavates Her Father?s Life 2010-05-14T04:08:00Z This version of Jason was headstrong and abrasive and was hated by fans. Batman and His Many Robins 2020-03-05T05:00:00Z The tone is witty yet abrasive, in keeping with a protagonist whose aim is to dent bourgeois and ecclesiastical certainties. Strauss: Don Quixote; Till Eulenspiegel – review 2013-04-11T10:37:41Z And there is the strident, abrasive shout with which he delivered “By Myself.” Music Review: Craig Pomranz at the Metropolitan Room 2012-03-03T00:54:30Z His main goal, he said, was to create a more-welcoming party than his abrasive predecessor. Graydon Carter, the Last Impresario 2014-02-28T22:40:19Z The more times the brush moves per second, the less abrasive it will be, according to Dr. Gilbert. Power Facial-Cleansing Brushes Gain in Popularity 2012-07-04T15:11:34Z Elsewhere C Thomas Howell's abrasive Dewey Dudek is promoted to series regular and things look set to get even darker for the men and women of Hollywood Division. Girls, games and golden boys: what to watch on US TV in 2013 2013-01-04T16:14:02Z You see this perhaps most clearly in her positive reviews, which maintained that she was not abrasive or feminist, as if that would scare away audiences. The Comedy Master Who Hasn’t Gotten Her Due: Elayne Boosler 2018-09-30T04:00:00Z “A lot of black women get that rap, ‘You’re loud, and unsavory, or crass or abrasive.’ SZA Almost Quit Music. Now She’s a Grammys Contender. 2018-01-23T05:00:00Z But other times, let's face it, that's upper-middle-class college-educated leftist code for "I'm not a snob -- I just resent being asked to empathize with people I consider abrasive and low-class." Great Oscar debate: What is the real best picture? 2011-02-26T01:01:00Z Behind their C86 abrasive guitars and shining melodies you can hear a bright ode to adolescence and nostalgia, in the vein of The Pains Of Being Pure At Heart or Dum Dum Girls. January's best new music from across the MAP 2011-01-15T12:41:00Z And even Girls’ notoriously abrasive Marnie Michaels could blame her relationship with her selfish mum and her parents’ traumatic divorce for her spiral of bad decisions. Is Madison from Orange Is The New Black the most annoying character on TV? 2018-09-11T04:00:00Z The traditional solution, polishing with abrasives, “sustains itself over time,” Hoke said. How to repair a vintage TV and record player In high school, I boarded the bus every morning in my rural Louisiana hometown wearing thick black eyeliner and a scowl, always with some flavor of abrasive alternative music blasting in my cheap earbuds. Spring Forward: Songs for a New Season 2023-03-28T04:00:00Z He's far from original, but not embarrassing, either, a pleasant guy straining to seem abrasive. Meet the inscrutible, electric Hannibal Buress 2011-06-15T21:32:00Z Even the famously abrasive Mel Gibson sent flowers. The Missing Guest at Oscar?s Party 2011-02-25T19:30:12Z As both of them were blunt, abrasive, fiercely intelligent and morally enraged by the status quo, they became friends. The Wire, 10 years on: ‘We tore the cover off a city and showed the American dream was dead’ 2018-03-06T05:00:00Z After an opening set by a trio called Tropic of Cancer, the Berlin sound sculptor Alexander Lewis shot forth more abrasive, in-your-face textures while a dusty clip of a man climbing a ladder looped above. Lustmord, Grouper explore noise and texture in deep Masonic Lodge set 2015-03-22T04:00:00Z Parks and Recreation eventually sanded down its characters’ more abrasive edges, leaving chummier, cheerier ones in their place. From Breaking Bad to Blackadder: the great TV shows with patchy first seasons 2015-08-05T04:00:00Z It was also often used for those who were ill or unable to eat other more abrasive or heavy foods. A magical maple-mint pudding with a secret Irish ingredient 2023-03-17T04:00:00Z Maybe not A 2014 report in the Dallas Morning News turned up several examples of musicians complaining about what the paper called Mr. van Zweden’s “abrasive style.” What You Need to Know About the New York Philharmonic’s Next Music Director 2016-01-27T05:00:00Z “Cassie has every right to be as closed down, as abrasive, as unpleasant, as vindictive as she likes, because she’s been through hell. But that doesn’t mean that we shouldn’t care about her.” Carey Mulligan Won’t Let Hollywood Off the Hook 2020-12-23T05:00:00Z Grace in Mississippi: First of all, never use an abrasive cleanser. Perspective | Hints From Heloise: Will new stainless steel sink become dull as dishwater? 2020-03-15T04:00:00Z The alternative is an abrasive self-consciousness that pretends to be subversive but quickly turns sour and cynical. ‘Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse’ Review: A Fresh Take on a Venerable Hero 2018-12-12T05:00:00Z Her sensibility was passionate, abrasive and rarely consistent. Pauline Kael and Her Legacy 2011-10-15T22:17:20Z Last month her catchy, squelchy track with Nicki Minaj, The Boys, showed signs of thrusting Cassie into the spotlight again, her understated look traded in for a punky, abrasive new image. Cassie's constant disappearing acts merely fuel her mystique 2012-11-30T17:00:00Z When I grew up in a feminist household, it meant something very different and it meant something very abrasive to me. Michael Ian Black: Trump's "anachronistic sense of masculinity . . . is literally killing people" 2020-10-07T04:00:00Z Griffin — known for humor that is by turns bawdy and biting, abrasive and self-deprecating, but always skewering of celebrity culture — was never the biggest star on television. Kathy Griffin Is Trying to Get Back on the D-List 2022-01-19T05:00:00Z Was Davis abrasive or charming when you worked with him? Chaka Khan on Artistic Freedom, Her Side Hustles and Joni Mitchell 2019-02-20T05:00:00Z But when women direct others, they’re often disliked and labeled abrasive or bossy. How a job acquires a gender (and less authority if it’s female) 2017-07-29T04:00:00Z On the contrary, he is abrasively self-assured and often hostile and foul-mouthed. Theater Review: ‘A Celebration of Harold Pinter,’ Directed by John Malkovich 2012-10-17T02:00:10Z Wilders first gained notoriety – and support – with his abrasive attacks on Islam, which he sums up in a new book, “Marked for Death: Islam’s War against the West and Me.” Euro crisis? vultures 2012-05-17T15:25:00Z He had a cameo in that stoned screwball comedy as Knox Harrington, a Liverpudlian video artist with a pencil moustache and an abrasive cackle. 'My brain was on fire': David Thewlis on Naked, Fargo and creeping out the Coens 2017-05-29T04:00:00Z That said, FergusonFoont’s description of tannin — that abrasive, itchy feeling on your teeth after you swallow a well-structured wine — is spot on. Whose wine judgment matters most? Your own, of course. 2018-10-18T04:00:00Z Our debates have been wide-ranging, sharp, and sometimes abrasive. The damnable task of being a Man Booker International prize judge 2011-03-30T14:46:06Z Lemon peel contains a fragrant, aromatic oil, much more complex than lemon juice, and the abrasive texture of the sugar helps draw out all that flavor. The very best lemon poppy seed bread recipe 2022-10-16T04:00:00Z Songs with more experimental and abrasive production, like “Hey Kids,” “Call Ticketron” and “Legend Has It,” are sonically interesting but also feel a little exhausting, dragging on like an unnecessarily long car chase scene. Killer Mike and El-P sounds more together than ever on ‘Run the Jewels 3’ 2016-12-28T05:00:00Z But merely staying abrasive would be too single-minded for Sleigh Bells. Critics? Choice: New CDs by LCD Soundsystem and Band of Horses 2010-05-16T22:45:00Z The cleansers are abrasive, while the cleaner is not. Dull Caesarstone? Try this to restore the shine. 2019-04-19T04:00:00Z It's an abrasive record by design, as telegraphed by the song titles: "Headache," "Nausea," "Wasted," "Negative Space." Metz: All out, all the time 2013-05-09T22:15:00Z The abrasive sound and the dance’s nonstop pace tired the senses at times, excited them at others. In 'New Faithful Disco,' Meg Wolfe and dancers groove through a wild night out 2016-01-30T05:00:00Z What distinguishes it as a new-breed horror movie is the minimalism of its story and the abrasive aimlessness of its main characters. Movie Review: ?The Innkeepers,? a Paranormal Film Directed by Ti West 2012-02-02T22:50:06Z But because she is a Mike White heroine, she is also complicated, sometimes abrasive and not always pleasant to be around. Review: Salma Hayek Skewers a Boor in ‘Beatriz at Dinner’ 2017-06-08T04:00:00Z This abrasive instinct is the source of some of their scatological excess, like an infamous scene from their 2012 film, “Tim & Eric’s Billion Dollar Movie,” that includes perhaps the least sanitary bath in movie history. Tim and Eric Figure Out How to Do the Wrong Thing, Perfectly 2017-07-23T04:00:00Z After the Times report was published, Mr. Friedman said that “some incidents were not as described, but apologized for behavior that “can accurately be described at times as abrasive, rude and frankly wrong.” Gabrielle Hamilton Plans to Partner With Ken Friedman to Run the Spotted Pig 2018-06-13T04:00:00Z That guitar line is followed by another one, abrasive and staccato and brutal, about 20 decibels louder in the mix. ‘Soused,’ Scott Walker’s Unusual New Album With Sunn O))) 2014-10-09T04:00:00Z Her clothes and hair are a bit different, as is her temperament: coy when she wears red, reckless and abrasive in green. Movie Review: ‘In Another Country,’ Starring Isabelle Huppert 2012-11-09T01:11:30Z At just 29, Dreyfuss became the then youngest ever winner of the best actor Oscar for The Goodbye Girl, in which he played an abrasive young actor opposite Marsha Mason. Richard Dreyfuss: 'I was a bad guy for a number of years' 2020-06-24T04:00:00Z The music’s mood reflected the nature of radio jamming — abrasive, otherworldly and, at times, unexpectedly and eerily beautiful. Annie Gosfield’s ‘Signal Jamming and Random Interference’ 2014-12-08T05:00:00Z “The staff is pretty welcoming despite how abrasive it might look,” Mr. Barone said with a laugh. In the City of the Cheese Steak, Vegans Feel at Home 2016-05-04T04:00:00Z Mr. Davies, invigorated by writing for young performers, produced a score that was brimming with potency, its abrasive vocabulary and polystylistic clamor leavened with passages of deeply affecting lyricism. Contemporary Opera in Review 2011-12-17T05:03:15Z The haywire results are often abrasive, but always exciting. 12 Pop, Rock and Jazz Concerts to Check Out in N.Y.C. This Weekend 2019-11-07T05:00:00Z H/er most enduring legacy will be as the godparent of industrial music, the consciously abrasive genre that s/he invented when s/he formed the band Throbbing Gristle, in 1976. The Reinventions of Genesis Breyer P-Orridge 2016-06-29T04:00:00Z Scrub that with a damp abrasive pad, which will round over any sharp edges where paint chipped off and scratch up the old paint to help the new paint stick. Is the towel bar in my 1930s bathroom shedding lead paint? 2021-08-22T04:00:00Z What I tend to look for, what I believe in to the point of dogmatism, is art that is challenging, difficult, abrasive, shocking. The Future of Movies Collides With the Past at the New York Film Festival 2021-10-05T04:00:00Z It’s hard to diminish a character faster than naming him for a mistake, but we soon learn that Fraz is abrasive and useless at his job. A Madcap New Novel Bursts With Fake Gurus, Yoga and a Bit of Bone-Marrow Smuggling 2019-01-17T05:00:00Z The comedian moved to Channel 4 after quitting BBC2 panel show Mock the Week, where his abrasive humour attracted complaints on several occasions. Katie Price threatens C4 over Frankie Boyle joke 2010-12-10T10:21:00Z Recently he has been touring his controversial album, Metal Machine Music – a work so noisy and abrasive that for years many thought it was a joke. Lou Reed booed in Canada for free-improv set 2010-07-05T09:08:00Z So is the abrasive challenge of Downs: Hitchcock's careening vocal, Mills bouncing a basketball for percussion, steel drums, queasy horns and slide guitar combine to brilliantly unsettling effect. Big Star Third – review 2012-05-29T12:42:27Z She goes on to note that “76 percent of the negative feedback given to women included some kind of personality criticism, such as comments that the woman was ‘abrasive,’ ‘judgmental’ or ‘strident.’ Stop telling women not to “take things personally”: Ed Champion and the plague of gendered criticism 2014-09-30T04:00:00Z Hidden beneath Olive's abrasive, angry and at times clownish nature lies a woman reeling from the loss of her father to suicide. Frances McDormand's face does the talking in 'Olive Kitteridge' 2014-10-30T04:00:00Z Ms. Haart’s relentless sermonizing can seem abrasive at times. In ‘My Unorthodox Life,’ Fashion Is a Flash Point 2021-08-12T04:00:00Z A diverse but unified work, it mixes abrasive aggression with hints of lyricism, chiefly through an agonizingly disturbed arrangement of a Frescobaldi organ ricercar. Review: Works by Stefano Gervasoni at Miller Theater 2015-02-20T05:00:00Z Do not use abrasive cleaners, scrub pads or solvent cleaners. How to fix doors that won’t stay put 2017-08-18T04:00:00Z He must have seemed novel, given the difference between his deliberately silly approach and the altogether more abrasive and politicised style practised by the likes of Ben Elton and Alexei Sayle. If you enjoyed those Peter Kay one-liners, they were probably written by Emo Philips 2010-07-09T23:14:00Z That was before the reinvention of consumer habits in Brooklyn and Queens, and before the energy-drink industry, apparently, saw the marketing appeal of abrasive noise. Music Review: ‘Drone Activity in Progress,’ at the Knockdown Center 2013-05-03T21:54:26Z Things get complicated when an abrasive widow, actress Jennifer Lawrence, enters the picture. Bradley Cooper mines Philly childhood in "Silver Linings" 2012-11-14T10:02:45Z He was there, in the tradition of maverick detectives, to be the broken hero – abrasive manner, dodgy heart, failed marriage, career in decline, and hopelessly unshaven. Rewind TV: Broadchurch; The Politician's Husband; Super Sunday; The Wright Way – review 2013-04-27T22:45:01Z OK, so it's not abrasive, but it's definitely all-encompassing and it's not soft. Beach House and the curse of the big time 2012-05-18T23:01:00Z The ominous notes continue, with an abrasive synthesiser counter melody. Jon Savage on song: The Screamers ? 122 Hours of Fear 2010-07-27T14:54:00Z The blend is signature Drake: rapping and singing, emotional and heartless, cushioned and abrasive. Music Review: Drake, in a Generous Mood, at Radio City 2010-09-29T15:51:00Z It’s a reminder of his technical skills — he hasn’t sounded this electric, this deliciously abrasive in years. Daddy Yankee, Reggaeton’s First Global Star, Steps Aside 2022-03-29T04:00:00Z Some of American journalism’s giants, she said, showed that it was possible to be both insistent and persistent without being abrasive or sparking an argument. Clashes in the White House press room are riveting. But how far is too far? 2017-08-03T04:00:00Z When Panula, 93, does speak, it’s brief and authoritative, at times abrasive and absolutely clear. The Teacher Behind the World’s Great Conductors 2023-09-08T04:00:00Z Castro may emerge here as a cynical amoralist, but he is also something of a regular guy: shrewd, sardonic, finely intelligent and abrasively honest. The Autobiography of Fidel?Castro by Norberto Fuentes 2010-04-30T23:14:00Z Another option is grinding off the surface and polishing it with diamond abrasives. How to give a concrete floor a cost-effective update “Greenberg,” for example, was a tough sell, its focus on an abrasive curmudgeon — it was Stiller’s first film with Baumbach — who alienates almost everyone, except the character played by Gerwig. Noah Baumbach, (almost) all grown up 2015-04-02T04:00:00Z After the Times report was published, Mr. Friedman said he disagreed with some of the employees’ accounts but apologized for behavior that “can accurately be described at times as abrasive, rude and frankly wrong.” Gabrielle Hamilton and Ashley Merriman Exit the Spotted Pig 2018-09-10T04:00:00Z Still, as someone who occasionally enjoys Triumph the Insult Comic Dog, the abrasive character created by Robert Smigel, who wrote and directed “The Week Of,” I was still curious. Two Netflix Original Dads, Incarnated by TV Favorites 2018-08-03T04:00:00Z The only time you may want to use an abrasive pad is if an unintended scratch appears. How to fight fingerprints and keep stainless steel looking new 2018-04-27T04:00:00Z After a stint in the Compulsive Gamblers, a Memphis band that included violin and saxophone, Cartwright and Yarber “actively tried to escape that sound and do something a little more abrasive and groove-oriented” in Oblivians. Oblivians return, chaos follows 2013-07-03T14:57:00Z The sheen on stone tiles isn’t created by adding a shiny coating; it results from polishing the stone with finer and finer abrasives. How to restore finish on a tile 2015-07-28T04:00:00Z As a leader he may be the abrasive nag that his times require, but there’s also something irresistible about his combination of confident energy and self-lacerating doubt. | 'The Normal Heart': Raw Anguish of the Plague Years 2011-04-28T02:30:28Z When it was first seen at the Royal Court eight years ago, Caryl Churchill's play looked abrasively innovative: its subject is cloning. Hamlet; A Number; Enlightenment; Faust 2010-10-09T23:07:00Z We talked about all that stuff, and messed around with versions of Philip where maybe there’s a moment that makes him sympathetic or less abrasive. Jason Schwartzman on why he keeps playing neurotic authors 2014-10-19T04:00:00Z Similar to baking soda, this common baking ingredient is mildly abrasive, making it great for scrubbing off tough gunk without damaging pans. Don't toss that burnt pan! Here's how to clean it 2021-09-02T04:00:00Z The more abrasive his remarks and brazen his deceits, the more his adherents believe he is their savior. Trump versus Clinton: Theater critic's advice for how two characters can connect with the debate audience 2016-09-26T04:00:00Z The payoff comes from seeing two abrasive characters in a rare display of tenderness. 6 Ways ‘Girls’ Changed Television. Or Didn’t. 2017-02-02T05:00:00Z If Lawrence’s contemporary and near-parallel in the music world is Taylor Swift, perhaps Red Sparrow is her showily abrasive Look What You Made Me Do. Jennifer Lawrence: the fascinating subversion of Hollywood's sweetheart 2018-03-02T05:00:00Z He doesn’t do many accents, but he’s terrific at shading certain voices, dampening the speech of a drunk, adding a touch of a sneer to an abrasive character. Recording Audiobooks For My Dad, Stephen King 2018-06-16T04:00:00Z Walters had ways of avoiding such confrontations, explaining to Blumberg that there are smoother ways into obtaining answers to abrasive questions. Barbara Walters knew we wanted the juice 2023-01-07T05:00:00Z Adopting an abrasive, take-no-prisoners attitude that sits well with her tattoos, she pugnaciously sets the world to rights with routines packed full of barnstorming proper jokes. This week's new live comedy 2013-03-02T06:00:00Z It’s worth noting, however, the continued excellence of Jennifer Carpenter as Dexter’s abrasive but loyal detective sister, the hugely difficult role that makes the show work. Year in Culture: Cartoons, Quarterbacks and Comedians 2010-12-17T14:43:11Z He was also right—she was high maintenance, abrasive, and opinionated. His infidelity, our infertility: Could I forgive an emotional affair now? 2018-10-19T04:00:00Z If that doesn’t work, try Bar Keepers Friend, which contains pumice, a mild abrasive. 56 Essential Survival Skills for Homeowners 2015-03-11T04:00:00Z As Emily Dickinson, Cynthia Nixon is forthright, sometimes abrasive, often funny and never less than thrilling company. The Best Movies of 2017 2017-12-06T05:00:00Z On screen she is less abrasive and less brassily sexual than in print, but unlike a lot of movie characters, whether they live in comedy or melodrama, she is not simple or predictable or conventional. | 'The Other Woman': A Home Wrecker Faces Many Challenges, Too 2011-02-03T23:33:40Z As McDormand’s Olive snarls at the neighbors, embarrasses her son and retreats into her own loneliness, the character gradually starts to seem less abrasive and more human. Artful, complex 'Olive Kitteridge' builds on beautiful vignettes 2015-02-07T05:00:00Z This was a mistake; she is abrasive, pushy and rude. Perspective | Ask Amy: Future stepmom doesn’t want to create Cinderfella 2020-03-08T05:00:00Z Easy Rider hails from a time when abrasive guys with a lot of vision were given the economic latitude to run the show, or at least their own little slice of it. Easy Rider at 50: how the rebellious road movie shook up the system 2019-07-15T04:00:00Z The product's combination of oxalic acid and fine abrasive particles will lift off even the toughest stains. Don't toss that burnt pan! Here's how to clean it 2022-01-02T05:00:00Z But Gould was already markedly odd in his manner: gauche and abrasive, he was often absorbed by the increasingly arcane rituals with which he sought to control his personal environment. Reinventing Bach by Paul Elie – review 2013-07-05T17:10:01Z This sinewy, abrasive sequence demonstrated vividly how Carter's style derived as much from the music of his compatriots as it did from European modernism. BCMG/Knussen – review 2013-03-12T19:00:12Z On its face, "Hedwig" seems about as far from "Annie" as a musical can get: abrasively loud, explicitly sexual, hysterically jaded about the possibilities of human connection. 'Annie' with a bad attitude: 'Hedwig' rocks the Pantages 2016-11-03T04:00:00Z To remove stubborn stains — and Dupont includes hair dye as among the things that might cause these — it recommends using an abrasive cleaner and a Scotch-Brite pad. How to get old paint off old brick and hair dye off Corian 2015-12-08T05:00:00Z At the heart of Treats is a melodic core that even the most extreme songs – the abrasive, pounding Tell 'Em or the cheerleader-anthem-turned-feral blast of Crown on the Ground – can't obscure. Sleigh Bells shaken to life by MIA 2010-12-16T22:31:00Z Elsewhere, its sheer abrasive power and lacerating unhappiness are clear enough. Neds - review 2011-01-20T22:00:01Z Start by rubbing the rusty section with a steel wool brush; cast iron is super-durable and can handle the aggressive, abrasive surface. How to scrub away rust from cast iron 2022-03-28T04:00:00Z Very nicely — she can be as gentle in real life as she is abrasive in her work — Liddell said that she had no interest in playing nice. For This Spanish Provocateur, Each Performance Is About Survival 2021-07-02T04:00:00Z She was loud, noisy, abrasive and didn’t worship the Doctor an iota. The bolshie, brilliant history of the women of Doctor Who 2018-08-27T04:00:00Z It’s funny and abrasive, but also coy and, in the end, a bit tedious. ‘Red Rocket’ Review: All My XXX’s Live in Texas 2021-12-09T05:00:00Z Stephen's personality is less abrasive in the film, and the couple's different views on religion are played as banter. From page to soundstage: Award-contending films based on books 2015-01-17T05:00:00Z That lasted for about 15 minutes, during which we meet the newly widowed Edie, an abrasive octogenarian, and learn exactly how much she had loathed the disabled husband she had spent 30 years caring for. ‘Edie’ Review: Peak Sentimentality 2019-09-05T04:00:00Z "You took that song and you absolutely nailed it," the usually abrasive Simon Cowell told her after her version of 1990s rock classic "Black Velvet." Crystal storms back, Lee nervous in "Idol" finale 2010-05-26T02:56:00Z To many music lovers wedded to beats and melodies, four hours worth of the brand of untethered, often abrasive noise like that heard in the cemetery would be torturous. Lustmord, Grouper explore noise and texture in deep Masonic Lodge set 2015-03-22T04:00:00Z The McCarthy persona in her earlier hits is an abrasive creature who brings chaos to the lives of sympathetic figures. 7 Reasons Nobody Went to the Movies on a Summer Holiday Weekend 2014-07-08T04:00:00Z Luckily for viewers, the move to warmer climes doesn’t make her any less uptight, controlling and clueless or him any less angry, abrasive and insecure. The TV Binges of Summer, From Jack Ryan to ‘Better Call Saul’ 2018-06-01T04:00:00Z When I go into an abrasive environment, like a restaurant with cement floors and clanking plates, I can't take it. Filmmaker Tom Shadyac: from "Liar" to truth seeker 2011-03-11T20:19:39Z It helps to be brash, even aggressive, but not too abrasive. Nathan Lane, Hamming It Up As Few Can 2010-05-26T17:15:00Z Devotees like Ms. Chavkin who brush their skin often with abrasive fibers at home, discover the ritual in a spa. Skin Deep: Wildly Abrasive 2010-12-16T06:45:06Z Quinn, doing what she does best: demanding things in the most abrasive possible way. ‘UnREAL’ Season 2 Episode 4: ‘We Made All of This Happen’ 2016-06-28T04:00:00Z Some cricket watchers were put off years ago by his attitude, an on-field personality that was deliberately abrasive long before other techniques followed suit. 'Australia's man of many personas can bow out an ODI great' 2023-11-14T05:00:00Z Volcanic eruptions pose a serious hazard to aviation because they can spew highly abrasive ash high into the atmosphere, where it can cause jet engines to fail, damage flight control systems and reduce visibility. Iceland evacuates town and raises aviation alert as concerns rise a volcano may erupt 2023-11-11T05:00:00Z The abrasive approach has earned him a growing chorus of critics, who describe him as a shameless limelight seeker. Matt Gaetz got what he wanted. Now what? 2023-10-11T04:00:00Z That shouldn’t be a surprise: Fans in Philly have a reputation for being assertive, abrasive and obnoxious. Is SoFi Stadium dangerous for fans? A study indicates many other NFL venues are worse 2023-09-27T04:00:00Z Bella, who’s 53 and solitary in ways that can seem extreme even in a town of bookish overachievers, takes an interest in Christopher despite his abrasive manner. Review: At Pasadena Playhouse, 'The Sound Inside' thrillingly unfurls like a series of puzzle boxes 2023-09-12T04:00:00Z After a fraught and physical first half in which Scotland's forward pack put in an abrasive performance, two quick Springbok tries took the game away from Gregor Townsend's side. Ruthless South Africa too strong for Scotland 2023-09-10T04:00:00Z The expectation, analysts say, is that the services Wagner provided to Kremlin clients will live on under new ownership or less abrasive leadership. After death of Russia's Wagner chief, what happens to his mercenary army? 2023-09-06T04:00:00Z The modern sandpaper you see at hardware and paint stores is made from a combination of natural and man-made abrasives. How much do you know about sandpaper? 2023-08-28T04:00:00Z Mr. Giuliani’s critics argue that he’s always been combative and abrasive, with a disdain for critics and a willingness to go after rivals. The fall of Rudy Giuliani: How ‘America’s mayor’ tied his fate to Trump and got indicted 2023-08-25T04:00:00Z Giuliani’s critics argue that he’s always been combative and abrasive, with a disdain for critics and a willingness to go after rivals. The fall of Rudy Giuliani: How ‘America’s mayor’ tied his fate to Donald Trump and got indicted 2023-08-17T04:00:00Z “Laundry powder can be abrasive, so when it comes to washing synthetic materials, we usually recommend using an unscented liquid detergent.” Microplastics are hidden in your home. Here’s how to avoid them. 2023-08-17T04:00:00Z Khemlani was dogged by reports of an abrasive management style that offended some underlings. Wendy McMahon and Ingrid Ciprian-Matthews take lead news executive roles at CBS 2023-08-14T04:00:00Z In my opinion, the workhorse abrasive is aluminum oxide. How much do you know about sandpaper? 2023-08-28T04:00:00Z Volcanic ash is angular and sharp enough for use as an industrial abrasive. Remote volcano in Alaska spews new ash cloud, prompting aviation warnings 2023-08-04T04:00:00Z Regarded by some of his foreign counterparts as suave and charming, he has become increasingly tough in recent years: a proponent of China's aggressive and often abrasive "wolf warrior" style of diplomacy. 'Silver fox' Wang Yi returns to lead China's foreign ministry 2023-07-25T04:00:00Z "Politics is a rough business, but there is no reason why the complaints process should be indifferent or abrasive to the experience of individuals involved," it said. Tory 'turmoil' blamed for slow Islamophobia action 2023-07-24T04:00:00Z Among other things, those used to the more abrasive culture of Twitter could easily annoy more laid-back Instagram users. Reluctant Twitter users, influencers and others are flocking to Meta’s new Threads app 2023-07-10T04:00:00Z The abrasive particles are processed through a sifting machine much like gravel is sorted and sized. How much do you know about sandpaper? 2023-08-28T04:00:00Z His style was so abrasive that his colleagues on the board decided to skip over him in the typical rotation for board vice president, fearing he didn’t have the temperament. From poverty to power, new California Speaker seeks Democratic caucus unity but offers few details 2023-07-08T04:00:00Z But his leadership style, which promoted Latino tribalism in private, struck many allies as abrasive. Guerrero: Why Wendy Carrillo is a natural alternative to Kevin de León on L.A.'s City Council 2023-06-26T04:00:00Z “Sand is really abrasive and will absolutely trash your teeth, but there’s literally no scratches on these teeth,” Dr. Coste said. This Extinct Dolphin Had Tusks That Fish Were Wise to Avoid 2023-06-13T04:00:00Z Although his demand for perfection can be abrasive, he is passionate and warm with his players, and that works best when players experience it on a daily basis. Commentary: Pep Guardiola should leave Manchester City before sanctions tarnish his legacy 2023-06-13T04:00:00Z Fine abrasives are used to create high polishes. How much do you know about sandpaper? 2023-08-28T04:00:00Z Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina has been making the case Mr. Trump’s abrasive style has hurt the party. Trump gets the ‘main event’ treatment from 2024 rivals 2023-06-08T04:00:00Z Still, his abrasive rhetoric, which has pitted the state against private enterprise, and fueled conflict with checks on his power such as the judiciary, has polarized voters. Mexico's rulers scoop up opposition bastion ahead of presidency vote 2023-06-05T04:00:00Z Nevertheless, his abrasive style and uncompromising agenda, which has pitted the state against private enterprise, and fueled conflict with curbs on that power such as the judiciary, have also polarized voters. Lopez Obrador party poised to gain control of key Mexico state election 2023-06-04T04:00:00Z “As time has gone on people are like, ‘Wow he’s so this or he’s so that, he’s so abrasive.’ At 69, Bobby Kersee is track's 'mad scientist' and as influential as ever 2023-05-26T04:00:00Z Being abrasive, if not actually threatening, gives them a sense of identity and attention they would otherwise lack. The GOP's heart of darkness: Why Ron DeSantis can never beat Donald Trump 2023-05-20T04:00:00Z The Times described her style of questioning at board meetings as “direct, abrasive, rude and unrelenting.” Gloria Molina, Chicana who blazed paths across L.A. politics, dies 2023-05-14T04:00:00Z Mr Lu has caused controversy in the past, and is known as one of the "Wolf Warriors" of Chinese diplomacy for his abrasive style. China disowns ambassador's remarks questioning Ukrainian independence 2023-04-24T04:00:00Z The report concluded that his conduct was "abrasive" on some occasions which "feels intimidating or insulting to the individual but is not intended to be so". Dominic Raab bullying report: Key findings at a glance 2023-04-21T04:00:00Z As time has gone on, people are like, ‘Wow he’s so this or he’s so that, he’s so abrasive.’ At 69, Bobby Kersee is track's 'mad scientist' and as influential as ever 2023-05-26T04:00:00Z Simon McDonald, a diplomat who ran the Foreign Office while Mr. Raab was foreign secretary, said he had been “abrasive and controlling,” making junior staff members scared of entering his office. Dominic Raab, U.K. Deputy Prime Minister, Resigns Amid Bullying Scandal 2023-04-21T04:00:00Z The flights were canceled as a safety precaution; volcanic ash, which is sharp and abrasive, can damage the exterior of planes and cause engines to flame out and shut down. Alaskan flights halted as precaution due to ash drifting from volcano 2023-04-14T04:00:00Z Harry described a kitchen altercation in which his brother allegedly called Meghan “difficult,” “rude” and “abrasive” and then physically attacked him. Prince Harry, but not Meghan, will attend King Charles III’s coronation 2023-04-12T04:00:00Z McLellan believes his group benefitted from the abrasive nature of the game as it prepares for the playoffs, something likely to continue in the final Freeway Faceoff rivalry game against the Ducks on Thursday. Korpisalo gets 1st shutout as Kings beat Canucks to end skid 2023-04-11T04:00:00Z "I don't think Trump can win because he has too much baggage. He has good policies, but an abrasive personality." "Normal people are repulsed by Trump": Independent voters recoil after Trump is hit with indictment 2023-04-10T04:00:00Z In another sense, though, Trump’s brashness is difficult to disentangle from the sneering, aggressive approach adopted by some judges on the right — which the abrasive Dobbs majority opinion, written by Justice Samuel Alito, exemplified. Review | Trump, ‘Dobbs’ and the Supreme Court’s aggressive push to the right 2023-04-04T04:00:00Z When an abrasive friend, Mariam, turns up and makes it known that she needs a Queen Gertrude for her West Bank production of “Hamlet,” Sonia allows herself to get pulled in. Review | Isabella Hammad tackles ‘Hamlet’ and politics in her clever new novel 2023-04-04T04:00:00Z Halfway through this almost 10-minute song, brighter horns, more abrasive percussion and feverish strings enter and lead Sun Ra Arkestra listeners to where they are used to being: a vivid and immersive otherworld. 4 concerts to catch in the D.C. area this week 2023-04-05T04:00:00Z She also has become a favorite target for Democrats and liberal activists, who warn that her abrasive, populist brand of politics is a threat to the nation. New York Rep. Bowman to MTG: Take your political ‘nonsense’ and VP ambitions back to Georgia 2023-04-04T04:00:00Z In other people’s telling, Jobs could be abrasive and dismissive, berating his employees and spurning his family. Steve Jobs has a new ‘memoir,’ more than 11 years after his death 2023-04-01T04:00:00Z As a mom of three boys, I’ve become accustomed to gross and sometimes abrasive language slung around the house. Advice | Let your boys be a little foul-mouthed. It might help them bond. 2023-03-09T05:00:00Z So, “helicopter parents” hover over their offspring to spare them abrasive encounters with the world. Opinion | Expensively credentialed, negligibly educated Stanford brats threw a tantrum 2023-03-15T04:00:00Z But the T3 crew are very good at ratcheting up tension through shifting shadows and abrasive noise. Review: Deft performances elevate snappy thriller 'Unseen'; Idris Elba is back as 'Luther' 2023-03-10T05:00:00Z Unlike the crusty, sometimes abrasive Friedman at the Improv, Newman was a gregarious impresario; he befriended the comics, promoted his club shrewdly and made Catch one of the trendiest night spots in town. Opinion | The heroes who built New York’s stand-up comedy scene — and changed America 2023-03-07T05:00:00Z She found the town buried in a low-lying fog that felt thick on the skin, with a distinct, abrasive smell of burnt plastic. In a growing petrochemical hub, the East Palestine derailment triggers ‘an uneasy feeling’ 2023-03-03T05:00:00Z “The world needs insults!” he declares in the midst of one abrasive exchange. Review | Oscar Isaac, Rachel Brosnahan head sparkling cast in Hansberry revival 2023-02-27T05:00:00Z He now visibly bristles at the once-routine sound of trains passing by, adding that they seem louder and more abrasive than they had in the past. Ohio town rues chemical train derailment as 'our Chernobyl' 2023-02-16T05:00:00Z Because everyone’s behavior is either artificial or abrasively aggressive, it can be hard to find a way into this film. Review: Reese Witherspoon and Ashton Kutcher swap homes in gimmicky 'Your Place or Mine' 2023-02-09T05:00:00Z He’s hired by Jacob Rosenthal, an abrasive but creatively daring Hollywood power broker hardened by his father’s harsh brand of mid-century masculinity. Review | Tim Blake Nelson’s debut novel is a chilling portrait of Hollywood 2023-02-07T05:00:00Z Emily’s abrasive manner and descent into addiction clash with Em’s tame corporate life. Review | ‘Vintage Contemporaries’ is an ode to Laurie Colwin and friendship 2023-01-31T05:00:00Z Among the claims made in the book, Prince Harry said his brother described Meghan as "difficult", "rude" and "abrasive". Prince Harry: Family would never forgive me if I told all 2023-01-13T05:00:00Z The soil along the Ship Canal is abrasive glacial till, Ward said. Seattle’s huge sewage tunnel is halfway drilled. Take a look inside. 2023-01-11T05:00:00Z Another former colleague, John F. Harris, the founding editor of Politico, said that Mr. Baker “didn’t have an abrasive manner, but he was blunt and direct and free of artifice.” Donald P. Baker, who chronicled Va. politics for The Post, dies at 90 2022-12-27T05:00:00Z In a passage leaked this week to the Guardian, Harry writes that his older brother physically attacked him in a kitchen confrontation in 2019, after William called Meghan “difficult,” “rude” and “abrasive.” Takeaways from Prince Harry’s leaked memoir, ‘Spare’ 2023-01-06T05:00:00Z According to a bombshell report from the Guardian published Wednesday, William allegedly called the duchess of Sussex “difficult,” “rude” and “abrasive” before shoving Harry to the ground and injuring his younger brother’s back. Did the heir physically attack the spare? That's what Prince Harry alleges in memoir 2023-01-05T05:00:00Z Others described him to the outlet as "abrasive" and "volatile." 6 new MAGA Republicans in Congress that could end up the next Marjorie Taylor Greene 2023-01-03T05:00:00Z Or will she defect and join the marketing coup being staged by Sylvie, the abrasive yet terrifyingly magnetic Frenchwoman whose approval Emily has spent the past two seasons trying to win with an almost-feral desperation? Emily Is Still in Paris. Why Are We Still Watching? 2022-12-23T05:00:00Z When Leach was ousted, some players said he could be abrasive, stubborn and even belittling. Mind of Mike: Expansive coaching tree part of Leach’s legacy 2022-12-13T05:00:00Z Magnus Carlsen, the world’s best chess player, was defeated by an American teenager, Hans Niemann, who was previously known only to serious fans of the game and mostly as an abrasive jerk. Your Tuesday Briefing 2022-12-05T05:00:00Z The day before he beat the greatest chess player in the world, Hans Niemann was a curly-haired 19-year-old American known only to serious fans of the game and mostly as an abrasive jerk. He’s the Bad Boy of Chess. But Did He Cheat? 2022-12-04T05:00:00Z Mr. Biden has continued many of those policies, even if he smoothed their more abrasive edges, while laying out new restrictions on China’s access to technology. Amid Crises, Biden Offers the World a Choice: My Way, or Trump’s 2022-11-16T05:00:00Z "His sort of defence was that he treated everyone in the building in the same way. He was as abrasive and controlling with junior ministers and senior officials, as he was with his private secretaries." Rishi Sunak: I don't recognise Dominic Raab bullying claims 2022-11-15T05:00:00Z When Maeva Heim made the decision to stop chemically straightening her curls after two decades, the search for less abrasive products left her coming up empty. Clean beauty is booming, and Black consumers fear being ignored 2022-11-14T05:00:00Z For instance, the speed at which lines are delivered early on can be a bit abrasive. Who is deserving of grace in James Baldwin’s ‘The Amen Corner’? 2022-11-10T05:00:00Z But Parkinson's has been difficult for the formerly athletic and abrasive Evans to come to terms with. Parkinson's: 'Lack of specialist care for Wales patients' 2022-11-03T04:00:00Z Although viewed as abrasive in the West, that aggressive approach is popular domestically. Analysis: China's newly empowered Xi faces a daunting to-do list 2022-10-25T04:00:00Z Mr. Schlesinger was a brilliant but abrasive former defense secretary who had ruffled Congress, foreign leaders and even Mr. Carter’s predecessor, President Gerald R. Ford, who had asked for his resignation from the Pentagon. Charles W. Duncan Jr., Energy Secretary in Oil Crisis, Is Dead at 96 2022-10-18T04:00:00Z Both of those losses were chalked up to disorganized campaigns and Kobach being too abrasive even for very Republican Kansas voters. Republicans hope for a ‘new’ Kris Kobach in Kansas AG race 2022-10-13T04:00:00Z Critics point to China's persistence with policies despite blowback, whether on COVID, an abrasively aggressive diplomacy or stifling of the once-vibrant "platform" economy as evidence of the risks of increasingly authoritarian rule. Analysis: How China's Xi accumulated power, and why it matters in a third term 2022-10-10T04:00:00Z While its impacts are still being gauged, some of the known culprits include littering and abrasive particles from tyre wear. Little is known about the health impacts of microplastics in our soils 2022-09-29T04:00:00Z Some critics say Alt News staff members aren’t journalists — four of 14 staff members have journalism degrees — and point to Mr. Zubair’s opinionated and sometimes abrasive tweets as evidence. In India, Debunking Fake News and Running Into the Authorities 2022-09-22T04:00:00Z Leader of the League, the abrasive former interior minister, who takes a hard line on immigration, has been eclipsed by Meloni in recent months. Explainer: Rightist alliance set for Italian election victory 2022-09-13T04:00:00Z A striking bearded figure in a battered purple top hat, with a crazed glint in his eye, the mythic Wanderer has a delightfully abrasive edge. Review | A tale of love and refuge in Theater J’s ‘Old Stock’ klezmer musical 2022-09-12T04:00:00Z According to Kirschner, the abrasive Miller has never received the kind of scrutiny he is about to be subjected to. Former federal prosecutor Glenn Kirschner predicts what's in store for Stephen Miller 2022-09-11T04:00:00Z And the abrasive track surface was enabling Mercedes to overcome another weakness that has afflicted them this year - difficulty generating optimum tyre temperature for one quick lap. Mercedes 'finally feels alive', says Hamilton 2022-09-03T04:00:00Z Wilson also says that the regular duty balls are developed for softer surfaces, like clay or indoor courts, compared to the extra duty ones, which are for hard courts and "abrasive" surfaces. New balls please? Women players criticise US Open balls 2022-08-29T04:00:00Z Noting that the sergeants can often be a bit abrasive, commanders said they instead looked for those who can be mature instructors with good temperaments and communication skills. Army program gives poor-performing recruits a second chance 2022-08-28T04:00:00Z The hard-worked surfaces of the mostly black-and-white painting-drawings demonstrate that the artist’s hand can be as abrasive as the water, wind and grit that shape stone over millennia. Review | In the galleries: An immersive exhibit celebrates African perspectives 2022-08-26T04:00:00Z At a certain point in “Funny Pages,” a calculatedly abrasive portrait of the comic-book artist as a young man, I lost count of exactly how many of its characters I’d envisioned falling off a cliff. Review: ‘Funny Pages,’ a blistering, comedic portrait of a teen cartoonist, isn't a calm mix 2022-08-25T04:00:00Z After all, who better to play an “abrasive Harvard Business school grad” than the Golden God himself? Dennis from It’s Always Sunny is starring in a film about the rise and fall of BlackBerry 2022-08-24T04:00:00Z A PBS biographical sketch described him as a brilliant innovator but, at times, off-putting with an “abrasive, aggressive personality.” Raymond Damadian, who created first MRI machine, dies at 86 2022-08-18T04:00:00Z Carborundum is silicon carbide, SiC, a very hard material used as an abrasive on sandpaper and in other applications. Chemistry 2019-02-14T00:00:00Z “The waves, when they’re large enough, can actually pick up the sand and use it as an abrasive and rub at the cliff, kind of like sandpaper,” Young said. Here's where California’s cliffs are collapsing into the sea the fastest 2022-08-18T04:00:00Z Ms Truss has adopted a more abrasive approach to the first ministers of the devolved administrations during the campaign to succeed Boris Johnson in No 10. Alun Cairns switches support from Sunak to Truss 2022-08-15T04:00:00Z He could be abrasive at times, former Crenshaw coach Ron Price said, unafraid to get in players’ faces. Crenshaw football has fallen on hard times and a rebuild is difficult to imagine 2022-08-15T04:00:00Z Irritable, shortsighted but also bighearted, an exacting perfectionist whose life couldn’t be more of a shambles, René puts a more abrasive, exaggerated edge on some of Assayas’ own ideas. HBO’s dazzling ‘Irma Vep' is just the TV series to restore your faith in movies 2022-07-25T04:00:00Z As the sport grew, Mr McMahon leveraged his abrasive and bombastic personality to become one of its most recognisable faces. WWE chief McMahon retires amid sexual misconduct allegations 2022-07-23T04:00:00Z Groene, a blunt-spoken, often abrasive Republican who clashed with Democratic colleagues, also ended his candidacy to become a University of Nebraska Regent after the scandal came to light. Nebraska AG: No charges over ex-state senator’s photos 2022-07-22T04:00:00Z Defensively he is so abrasive, and he fulfils the simple tasks in attack. Who is in our team of the summer? 2022-07-19T04:00:00Z Glaciers are heavy masses of abrasive ice that grind over the surface. An Introduction to Geology 2017-01-01T00:00:00Z The filiform papillae create an abrasive surface that performs mechanically, much like a cat’s rough tongue that is used for grooming. Anatomy and Physiology 2013-06-19T00:00:00Z “I liked Trump’s policies, but he was so abrasive and unpolished, and having him as president was just tearing the country apart.” Half of G.O.P. Voters Ready to Leave Trump Behind, Poll Finds 2022-07-12T04:00:00Z That's exactly what you want from a Test match, you want it aggressive and abrasive. Biggar rues missed opportunity for Wales 2022-07-02T04:00:00Z Germany has welcomed Ms. Gutmann not just as a representative of a new administration but of the American ally of old — before it turned fickle and abrasive during the Trump years. Her Father Fled the Nazis. She’s the New U.S. Ambassador to Germany. 2022-06-24T04:00:00Z If your hood is painted, be careful not to use anything abrasive, he said. How to clean a greasy range hood 2022-06-13T04:00:00Z Calluses and corns are the result of abrasive pressure on the skin. Anatomy and Physiology 2013-06-19T00:00:00Z He’s looking for something definitive and convincing on a strategy to address homelessness “without being abrasive or overbearing,” he added. Column: Another anemic election turnout. Why most people don't vote, and what to do about it 2022-06-11T04:00:00Z Rogoff was nearly fired in 2018 after employees complained about his abrasive style, which he improved with help from executive coaching. Sound Transit has chosen a nominee for new CEO, but won’t yet reveal the front-runner’s name 2022-06-02T04:00:00Z The Brooklyn, New York, native had worked at newspapers from coast to coast, rarely staying in one job for more than a few years because, he said, “I have an abrasive personality.” Owner wants to give away his small-town Minnesota newspaper 2022-05-31T04:00:00Z Stainless-steel hoods aren’t as delicate, but if you scrub with something abrasive in a direction that doesn’t match the way the stainless steel was finished, you will see scratches. How to clean a greasy range hood 2022-06-13T04:00:00Z It also is the first line of defense against abrasive activity due to contact with grit, microbes, or harmful chemicals. Anatomy and Physiology 2013-06-19T00:00:00Z Whatever the jury decides, a man who was once the King of Cool now seems like a washed-up, abrasive shell of his former self. Opinion | Johnny Depp and Other Pirates 2022-05-21T04:00:00Z While relevant to any top executive, the feedback reflects worries by the board about reliving Rogoff’s first year, when colleagues complained to the human resources department about his abrasive manner. Sound Transit to choose new CEO in closed-door talks 2022-05-09T04:00:00Z Again, stay away from anything abrasive, to avoid scratching the glass. How to clean and care for your toaster oven 2022-04-11T04:00:00Z Short on conventional harmony and heavy on complex rhythms, Mr. Birtwistle’s music was often described as having an abrasive quality. Harrison Birtwistle, groundbreaking British composer, dies at 87 2022-04-19T04:00:00Z Whether Mr. Macron can lastingly adopt a less abrasive manner is uncertain. Emmanuel Macron, Victorious, Searches for Reinvention 2022-04-25T04:00:00Z She has also zeroed in on Macron's abrasive leadership style, which she says shows an elitist contempt for ordinary people. Macron or Le Pen: France faces stark choice for president 2022-04-24T04:00:00Z The problem is not Musk’s abrasive personality — it’s that he has picked a fight with Silicon Valley’s content moderation machine. Opinion | Who’s afraid of Elon Musk? 2022-04-20T04:00:00Z Don’t use abrasive scrubbers that can scratch, and steer clear of anything with metal that can shed and potentially come in contact with the heating elements. How to clean and care for your toaster oven 2022-04-11T04:00:00Z But Macron, whose sometimes abrasive style and policies that veered to the right have upset many voters, can no longer automatically count on that backing. French far-left consultations show majority will abstain, vote blank in presidential runoff 2022-04-17T04:00:00Z But Macron, whose sometimes abrasive style and policies that veered to the right have upset many voters, can no longer automatically count on that. Opponents of French far-right plan protests as election campaign enters final week 2022-04-16T04:00:00Z But imagine if the GOP had put on a less abrasive display over the past three weeks, and Jackson’s confirmation vote tally were marginally less lopsided. Opinion | This Supreme Court battle was a Republican self-defeat 2022-04-11T04:00:00Z A seismic eruption of old resentments toward Rock and his abrasive humor? Perspective | Will Smith is human. So are we all. 2022-04-02T04:00:00Z He had an at-times brash, abrasive style but was seen as willing to work across the aisle on issues to help Alaska. Alaska’s leadership lauds late congressman at memorial 2022-04-02T04:00:00Z His early songs were abrasive and confrontational — dissing other hoods, boasting his work in the streets and rapping about situations “that could’ve had a n— doing life,” he remembered. Nipsey Hussle died three years ago. His memory looms large for protégé Pacman da Gunman 2022-03-31T04:00:00Z Instead, it suggests, in conjunction with various cleaners and abrasives, such items as scouring pads and brushes, which, of course, may not be compatible with some types of cookware. Your kitchen sponge needs cleaning, too. Here’s how to care for it. 2022-03-18T04:00:00Z Dear Amy: I’m not sure if I agree with your advice to “Offended” to treat her friend’s abrasive vegetarian comments as comedy. Perspective | Ask Amy: My vegetarian friend uses social media to criticize people who eat meat 2022-03-20T04:00:00Z Beverley’s abrasive nature has rubbed off on the Timberwolves and Minnesota has responded with increased confidence while winning nine of 10. Beverley, Hill ejected in feisty Bucks-Timberwolves matchup 2022-03-19T04:00:00Z His career was marred by investigations and criticism about his off-the-cuff and often abrasive style. Rep. Don Young, longest-serving congressmember, dies at 88 2022-03-18T04:00:00Z She is Black and Puerto Rican and said she is grateful for her education and the resources provided to groups like hers, but said the campus culture is abrasive and difficult for minorities. At Washington and Lee, Black alumni mark milestone of ball ‘to celebrate our existence’ 2022-03-04T05:00:00Z Ashe is superb as the most abrasive of the pupils, a woman resentful of the rules and yet desperate for approval. In ‘English,’ the language of opportunity steers clear of cliches about the people of Iran 2022-03-01T05:00:00Z Truth be told, the track is so abrasive and bumpy that its condition triggered the plan to shorten the track. Fontana's well-worn track welcomes back NASCAR before a makeover likely to add drama 2022-02-25T05:00:00Z Lunar impacts kick up dust, which is made of microscopic shards of abrasive volcanic glass; in the Apollo era of the 1960s and ’70s, such dust caused countless problems for vehicles, instruments, and crew. The Moon could soon have a space junk problem 2022-02-22T05:00:00Z It was clinical stuff from the abrasive forward. Giakoumakis hat-trick sends Celtic three clear 2022-02-20T05:00:00Z He was loving to his immediate family and a few friends, but to many others, he was very abrasive and obnoxious. Perspective | Miss Manners: A stranger yelled at me for wearing a mask. How should I have responded? 2022-02-15T05:00:00Z It just sounds like most laptop speakers to me: abrasive at high volumes and lacking in warmth. Alienware X14 review: fast and thin, but far from perfect 2022-02-11T05:00:00Z Lander is known as a brilliant but sometimes acerbic and abrasive leader who co-led the public human genome project and founded the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, a genomics powerhouse. White House science adviser Eric Lander under fire for bullying 2022-02-07T05:00:00Z "He would lead by example, because he was such a tough and abrasive player, but he would also use his intelligence and empathy." Curry ready for the Murrayfield heat 2022-02-03T05:00:00Z When washing by hand, though, make sure to not to use an abrasive sponge or scrubber, as they can damage the bags. How to clean reusable food-storage bags 2022-01-16T05:00:00Z His direct and abrasive leadership style brought great success but often caused conflict with superiors. Richard Marcinko: Seal Team Six founder dies at 81 2021-12-28T05:00:00Z In one six-minute sequence, he pivots from the blue-eyed soul of Wusyaname to the abrasive beats of Lumberjack, before pairing up with Lil Wayne and a jazz flute on Hot Wind Blows. The 21 best albums and songs of 2021 2021-12-22T05:00:00Z This epiphany happens in slow motion, tense music underneath, accompanied by the abrasive roar of the studio audience’s laughter. Perspective | Three things Aaron Sorkin doesn’t understand: Comedy, sitcoms and women 2021-12-14T05:00:00Z An area rug softens hard surfaces for your feet while dampening abrasive sounds. Setting up soothing spaces: 7 designer techniques to make home a sanctuary 2021-12-16T05:00:00Z On “xXXi_wud_nvrstøp_ÜXXx,” such sparse lyrics as “Everyday, you got me oh, feeling like” set up a chorus of abrasive, robotic sounds that punch their way into your ears. 4 concerts to catch in the D.C. area over the next several days 2021-11-30T05:00:00Z So stay away from shaving cream, vinegar, shampoo and toothpaste, optometrist Dr. Brad Brocwell told Good Housekeeping, because they “can be harsh and abrasive to your lenses which can lead to scratches.” Mask making your glasses fog up in winter? These tips can help you see clearly 2021-12-02T05:00:00Z But the residents and business owners would be free of an egregiously abrasive council representative. Voters should recall Kshama Sawant 2021-11-14T05:00:00Z As the amount of such material rushing through the rivers increases, their flows become more abrasive and can damage costly parts of hydroelectric dams that provide essential power to local populations. Muddier Rivers Are Jeopardizing Dams and Water Quality for Millions 2021-10-28T04:00:00Z They knew he had an abrasive personality and a history of insubordinate behavior, such as heaving a baseball over the center field fence when his manager removed him. Analysis | The Dodgers turned their advantages into burdens 2021-10-24T04:00:00Z While logging an old tape of a local public affairs program, James sees a masked figure break into the broadcast for a few seconds, making jittery movements and abrasive noises. Review: 'Broadcast Signal Intrusion' extracts suspense from retro video pranks 2021-10-21T04:00:00Z Mr. Emanuel is known for his abrasive personality, fierce partisanship and free-range profanity. Rahm Emanuel, Seeking Senate Nod, Discusses 2014 Police Shooting 2021-10-20T04:00:00Z Apple recommends using “soft, lint-free cloth” and avoiding “abrasive cloths, towels, paper towels, or similar items” when cleaning your Apple devices, which are all worries that this $19 cloth puts to rest. A piece of cloth to clean your Apple devices will cost you $19 2021-10-18T04:00:00Z So, what does he think of the Spanish champion’s abrasive style? Van Dijk happy with comeback after injury, set for CL return 2021-10-18T04:00:00Z While the film was ostensibly about Honnold’s climbing feat, much of its emphasis was also on his clinical, fearless and sometimes abrasive personality. How a group of 'ornery,' 'nerdy' divers pulled off the miraculous Thai cave rescue 2021-10-16T04:00:00Z By the time he was running in 2008 for a seat on the county Board of Supervisors, there were some who had come to see him as pompous and abrasive. After 30 years in the political spotlight, Ridley-Thomas is suddenly under a cloud 2021-10-16T04:00:00Z The dour F minor key and abrasive strumming give the gift of broad, atmospheric ennui to those who want to stew. Why I Keep Listening to Green Day’s ‘Boulevard of Broken Dreams’ 2021-10-05T04:00:00Z The vinegar cuts through minerals, the alcohol allows quick evaporation for streak-free windows, and the cornstarch acts as an abrasive, Williford said. Here are the essential cleaning supplies that every home needs 2021-09-30T04:00:00Z You can use an abrasive pad on natural aluminum pans to remove more stubborn stains, according to Dalquist, though they can leave scratches that will not affect performance. How to clean and care for your sheet pans — and worry less about how they look 2021-09-27T04:00:00Z The Indians had a game that night and tried to wait out the smoke for an hour, while the crowd sat in the stands, swaddled in the abrasive, weighted blanket of Planet Earth’s air. I Had a Chance to Travel Anywhere. Why Did I Pick Spokane? 2021-09-21T04:00:00Z Taking a break gives your enamel a chance to re-mineralize and return to its normal hardened state, which is the ideal surface for brushing because it can better tolerate abrasives, she added. Is Carbonated Water Just as Healthy as Still Water? 2021-09-14T04:00:00Z My supervisor took this opportunity to give me tips on how to be less abrasive. You’re Not the Mean Lady at Work 2021-09-10T04:00:00Z “People may have problems with Biden‘s performance, but I don’t think they have a problem with his personality, and a sharp, abrasive personality makes for a better target.” GOP ties vulnerable Dems to Biden amid slipping poll numbers 2021-09-10T04:00:00Z Thousands were becoming sick and dying from their exposure to the unique cocktail of abrasive toxins released by the collapse and fires that followed. Years after 9/11, first responders are still dying from exposure. This is their story 2021-09-09T04:00:00Z Mr. Ishiba, 64, is a former defense minister popular among the public but disliked by L.D.P. lawmakers for his abrasive, populist style. Japan’s Leader Is Stepping Down. Here’s Who Might Replace Him. 2021-09-03T04:00:00Z "She's jittery, brittle, often abrasively defensive and yet deeply vulnerable in a film that puts her through a psychological wringer with shadings of outright horror," he wrote. Rave reviews for Kristen Stewart as Princess Diana in new film Spencer 2021-09-03T04:00:00Z “She’s got her act together, but sometimes when she says things, it comes across a bit abrasive and maybe too aggressive,” said Edwina Thompson, an administrative assistant who did not want to give her age. Even voters who like Kamala Harris worry about her future 2021-08-31T04:00:00Z Around the time Gallagher and Bland were moving abroad, Mike Ladd, a poet and rapper from Boston known for mixing abrasive punk with Bollywood samples and discordant jazz, left the Bronx for Paris. The Black Artists Leaving America 2021-08-20T04:00:00Z Perhaps Duffy was overamplified to compensate for being so often overshadowed onstage, but that made her sound abrasive, and she is not an abrasive singer. Review: An astounding singer lifts Long Beach Opera's 'Killing Jar' at the Ford 2021-08-16T04:00:00Z Unpopular with the public, often described as abrasive to underlings and impatient with fools, he relied on a steadily shrinking circle of advisers. Afghan president sought modern reforms, forced out by insurgents 2021-08-15T04:00:00Z An abrasive tool brushed away the dust from a small surface patch, encountering enough resistance as it worked to suggest the rock was relatively rigid. Crumbly Mars Rock, Not Hardware Flaws, Scuttled Perseverance's First Sample Attempt 2021-08-12T04:00:00Z They are seeking to strike a balance between keeping Trump voters in the fold without marching out a slate of candidates who embrace the former president’s often abrasive and off-putting approach to politics. Trump-McConnell rift widens over infrastructure deal 2021-08-11T04:00:00Z As his power grew, Cuomo built a reputation as an ambitious, ruthless politician who was willing to retaliate against perceived enemies and whose abrasive style in private often alienated others. From comforter-in-chief to persona non grata: Cuomo's stunning fall 2021-08-03T04:00:00Z She says even baking soda may prove too abrasive. How to clean your refrigerator and keep it that way 2021-08-03T04:00:00Z But perseverance reveals moments of tenderness, abrasive humour and wild invention, all part of the band's self-stated mission of "embedding weirdness within songwriting". Mercury Prize nominations: Wolf Alice, Arlo Parks and Celeste make the shortlist 2021-07-22T04:00:00Z He rubbed many national reporters the wrong way with his abrasive personality. Harry M. Rosenfeld, a key figure in The Post’s Watergate coverage, dies at 91 2021-07-16T04:00:00Z Bezos is known as an especially abrasive leader, giving feedback such as “Are you lazy or incompetent?” Jeff Bezos to Amazon employees and customers: "you guys paid for all this" 2021-07-20T04:00:00Z |
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