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

A grate of orange zest — carrot and citrus are conspirators this time of year.

From Salon • Mar. 1, 2026

At the same time, his recent failure to replicate his regular-season success in the playoffs began to grate on the fanbase.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 13, 2026

"It may be like chalk on the blackboard, it may grate a little bit, but I am telling you something that is really quite honest," he said on Saturday.

From BBC • Feb. 15, 2025

The servant girl who was cleaning the grate in Cardan’s room is blurrily putting books back onto the shelves.

From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black