1.   It created alarm amongst the planning profession, partly because of its substantive proposals but also partly because of its abrasive style.

2.   But her abrasive style also helped sink the company.

3.   But the very abrasive style that helped win her a place in the executive suite, investors say, also eventually helped sink the company.

4.   Gore was superior in every way but his abrasive style turned people off.

5.   Her unstinting praise of his abrasive style long before even he knew if it would work remains fresh for Rickles.

6.   Jones, like Carr, succeeded a coach whose abrasive style had worn thin with the players.

7.   Many Ecuadoreans are reluctant to vote for Bucaram because of his abrasive style, he said.

8.   They also said Ms. Mitchell has an abrasive style that has made it difficult to work with the administration on health care for the poor.

9.   They argued his free market reforms were hurting the economy, while allegations of corruption and his abrasive style soured the electorate on his presidency.

10.   Widely considered a fine tactical coach, his abrasive style has alienated many of his players, who, like Strickland, were labeled problems.