grinding

Example Sentences

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He spent three years on the junior varsity team waiting and grinding before getting his chance to start on varsity this season.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

With the domestic economy still grinding through weak consumption and industrial overcapacity, Xi can present a smoother U.S. relationship as a counterweight to the discontent simmering in property, employment and local finance.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

Born into grinding poverty in St. Louis, Missouri, Baker became one of the first global superstars.

From Barron's • May 12, 2026

Plenty of parents are grinding on social media with little cash to show for their efforts.

From Salon • May 10, 2026

It clearly hurt her to walk: he could hear her teeth grinding together.

From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell