| 1. | But Rabin, the gruff former army general, said no.
|
| 2. | He came backstage and he was always very gruff with me,
|
| 3. | Others in the industry describe him as serious, even gruff.
|
| 4. | And now Kemp is taking his Billy Goat Gruff act public.
|
| 5. | But the famously gruff Chicago pol is a little bit cowed.
|
| 6. | Some people think he can be a little gruff or cagey.
|
| 7. | Van Halen says in his gruff, early-afternoon voice.
|
| 8. | Both guys are perceived by fans as being gruff, intimidating.
|
| 9. | His gruff voice will rise as he banters with passing tourists.
|
| 10. | Nick, as he is known, inspires a gruff fondness.
|