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grating

[grey-ting] / ˈgreɪ tɪŋ /


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After the 50-year-old crewman disappeared, a grating outside a door was found to have been dislodged.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

That made him few friends in his own party, with many finding his personal ambition grating — he once wrote a letter to then-Gov.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026

The creator and lead actress of the HBO hit series “Girls” has long been castigated for her vocal fry and grating delivery.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

Perhaps if there were a measurable commitment to promoting “The Devil Wears Prada 2” in a way that aligns with the first film, this unnecessary spectacle wouldn’t feel so grating.

From Salon • Apr. 20, 2026

Dustfinger waited outside the grating until Resa was back in her room.

From "Inkheart" by Cornelia Funke




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