grate

Example Sentences

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"If you just need to grate some cheese over pasta, there are alternatives," she said.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

Mr. Ariosto’s cheerful quotes from Rob, Steve, Chris, Andy, Pete, Miguel and Sonny would grate less if he maintained more critical distance from his subjects.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

There is no shame in Gyllenhaal’s game, and her honest excitement to dabble with references and emotion is refreshing, even when these moments grate.

From Salon • Mar. 8, 2026

“There’s a steel grate, and the water runs underneath the grate, underneath the tunnel, below PCH, and right onto the sand and right out into the bay. This is a real public hazard.”

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 20, 2025

May pulled and pulled, but the grate never budged.

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley