He is noted for a forthright and abrasive interviewing style.

They reached the playoffs his first two seasons, but then injuries and Brown's abrasive style wore on nerves.

At 51, he remains committed to the gnarled, abrasive style that has been his signature for two decades.

But her abrasive style also helped sink the company.

And there are some in Albany who say his abrasive style will inevitably cause a backlash.

Cowell also thought many of the judges were trying to copy his abrasive style.

Watt is known for his abrasive style of play as an agitator.

Butler's generally abrasive style and heavy handed actions did, however, catch up with him.

His critics said he had an abrasive style, shunned compromise and made few allies.

He developed what the other executives who are cooperating called an abrasive style, people involved in the investigation said.