| He opposed devolution consistently, and with some asperity, precisely because of its potential to elide into independence. |
| The rolling, which takes place in the same process, ensures the required internal diameter tolerances and asperity values. |
| From this Claude went on to remark with asperity that Murillo painted like an ignoramus. |
| There was a muttered exclamation indicative of exasperation and the rejoinder with some asperity. |
| Final is lightly marked by a certain asperity conferred by the still young tannins of red wine. |
| Writing in French purified his style, and his translations into English of his work retain a penitential rigour and asperity. |
