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grinder

[grahyn-der] / ˈgraɪn dər /
NOUN
hero
Synonyms




NOUN
submarine
Synonyms
STRONGEST
STRONG
hero hoagy




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Monson de Kansky was performing in the role of a street dancer in the ballet “Petrouchka,” and Igor played the organ grinder.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 29, 2026

“Sopranos” creator David Chase ran all those rules through the meat grinder at Satriale’s, and in the process made the most imitated show since “I Love Lucy.”

From The Wall Street Journal Feb. 4, 2026

Hamilton coach Elijah Asante said, “Coach Chesney is a grinder and he’s going to find those hidden gems.”

From Los Angeles Times Jan. 28, 2026

Mr De Wet also said Mr Olivier chopped up the hunting rifles with an angle grinder and burnt the wooden parts of the gun.

From BBC Oct. 9, 2025

"It's okay," I managed to say, but I felt like someone had reached into my chest, pulled out my heart, and dropped it in a meat grinder.

From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi

Tools ranging from disk cutters to saws and handheld angle grinders are used when conducting technical rescues.

From BBC Jun. 29, 2026

Generators, metal grinders and backhoes to clear debris are also desperately needed, affected residents say.

From Barron's Jun. 27, 2026

French investigators have collected more than 150 samples of DNA, fingerprints and other forensic traces from the scene, including from a helmet, angle grinders, gloves and a vest abandoned by the perpetrators, according to prosecutors.

From The Wall Street Journal Oct. 26, 2025

They were equipped with heavy-duty bolt-cutters, angle grinders, glue, sand, Just Stop Oil high-visibility vests and a leaflet containing instructions to follow when interacting with police.

From BBC May 27, 2025

Stump grinders are generally not part of the plan.

From "Wishtree" by Katherine Applegate




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