grinding

Example Sentences

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There were demonstrations of a countertop mill for grinding wheat into homemade flour and a vibrating platform that purports to drain the lymphatic system.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

These are very common in modern dentistry and often linked to tooth grinding, forceful brushing, or acidic drinks.

From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026

"Major championships are about grinding it out and also having that little window where you can be aggressive," she said.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

If anyone needs a definition for what grinding means in sports, sophomore Carlos Acuna’s performance on Wednesday at Cal State Northridge provided the answer.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

And this human truth has an especially grinding force here, where identity is almost impossible to achieve and people are perpetually attempting to find their feet on the shifting sands of status.

From "The Fire Next Time" by James Baldwin