1. Ogilvy is dead-on as Higgins _ all bluster and brusqueness . 2. Their brusqueness stems from necessity, not by choice. 3. It only enhanced the actor's reputation for brusqueness , even bullying. 4. Yesterday's brusqueness is today's steadfastness. 5. But even some of his political allies acknowledge he sometimes alienates people with his brusqueness . 6. Frayed tempers and brusqueness are, regrettably ( but, often, understandably ) common. 7. But neither does the brusqueness one might expect from such an uncompromising debater in world affairs. 8. Others saw through the brusqueness to a deeply spiritual woman who guided her steps with prayer. 9. Their friendship surprised acquaintances, given Giuliani's brusqueness and Crew's acute sensitivity. 10. It becomes clear that Palmer respects Hogan's skill but was deeply offended by his brusqueness .
