An abrasive article comprising at least one shaped abrasive particle having a composition that is essentially free of binder material, the abrasive article comprising: a first group including a plurality of shaped abrasive particles overlying a backing, wherein a longitudinal axis extends along and defines a length of the backing and a lateral axis extends along and defines a width of the backing, wherein the plurality of shaped abrasive particles of the first group define a first non-shadowing arrangement relative to each other, wherein the first non-shadowing arrangement includes a distribution of abrasive particles, wherein upon engagement with a workpiece during an initial stage of a material removal operation, essentially all of the abrasive particles engage a different region of the surface of the workpiece, wherein each of the plurality of shaped abrasive particles of the first group share at least one of a predetermined rotational orientation, a predetermined lateral orientation, and a predetermined longitudinal orientation; a second group comprising a plurality of shaped abrasive particles distinct from the first group and coupled to the backing, wherein each of the plurality of shaped abrasive particles of the second group share at least one of a predetermined rotational orientation, a predetermined lateral orientation, and a predetermined longitudinal orientation; characterized by a channel region extending between the first group and the second group, wherein the channel region is substantially free of shaped abrasive particles and configured to move liquid between the first group and the second group, wherein the channel region defines a dedicated region between the first group and the second group that is greater in width than a longitudinal space or lateral space between adjacent shaped abrasive particles in the first group and second group. a first group including a plurality of shaped abrasive particles overlying a backing, wherein a longitudinal axis extends along and defines a length of the backing and a lateral axis extends along and defines a width of the backing, wherein the plurality of shaped abrasive particles of the first group define a first non-shadowing arrangement relative to each other, wherein the first non-shadowing arrangement includes a distribution of abrasive particles, wherein upon engagement with a workpiece during an initial stage of a material removal operation, essentially all of the abrasive particles engage a different region of the surface of the workpiece, wherein each of the plurality of shaped abrasive particles of the first group share at least one of a predetermined rotational orientation, a predetermined lateral orientation, and a predetermined longitudinal orientation; a second group comprising a plurality of shaped abrasive particles distinct from the first group and coupled to the backing, wherein each of the plurality of shaped abrasive particles of the second group share at least one of a predetermined rotational orientation, a predetermined lateral orientation, and a predetermined longitudinal orientation; characterized by a channel region extending between the first group and the second group, wherein the channel region is substantially free of shaped abrasive particles and configured to move liquid between the first group and the second group, wherein the channel region defines a dedicated region between the first group and the second group that is greater in width than a longitudinal space or lateral space between adjacent shaped abrasive particles in the first group and second group. <EOS>