1.   She was a tough girl with an abrasive manner, and seemed very knowledgeable about the seamy side of life.

2.   She was a tough girl with rather an abrasive manner.

3.   His abrasive manner has won him an unenviable notoriety.

4.   He is quite ready to use his abrasive manner in an effort to get a better life for the orphans.

5.   They played in an abrasive manner.

6.   And the mayor is Rudolph Giuliani, whose charms tend to be muted by a sometimes abrasive manner.

7.   Cuban has been unapologetic about his behavior in the past, saying that his abrasive manner is similar to the management style he uses in his other business operations.

8.   But the loss was certain to increase pressure on Wallaby coach Greg Smith, who has won few friends with his selections and abrasive manner.

9.   The loss was certain to increase pressure on Wallaby coach Greg Smith, who has won few friends with his selections and abrasive manner.