grit
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But it was the grit that grew a pearl.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 6, 2026
A JPMorgan spokesman said Bisignano is distinguished for his grit and determination, and that “we applaud his service to our country both at the Social Security Administration and the IRS.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 21, 2026
"The World Cup comes round only once every four years, so you've got to grit your teeth."
From BBC ● Jul. 16, 2026
To those who view Wilder’s stories as true examples of American self-determination and singular grit, that may read as sacrilege.
From Salon ● Jul. 11, 2026
I blinked the grit out of my eyes.
From "Root Magic" by Eden Royce
Moving the rock through finer and finer grits is time-consuming, strenuous and not always rewarding.
From Salon ● Aug. 6, 2026
The restaurants served up moderately priced country ham, pancakes, eggs and grits.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 25, 2025
Dig into tamale waffles, topped with shredded beef and two eggs or rich, cheesy shrimp and grits.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 1, 2024
He married those influences with a deep love for South Carolina Lowcountry cuisine like shrimp and grits, fried fish and hoppin’ John.
From New York Times ● Mar. 8, 2024
Bertha stirring grits by the stove with a cat at her feet.
From "Wish" by Barbara O'Connor
And unlike past editions when they often gritted their teeth and only eked through, they’ve done it this time with a game to spare.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 19, 2026
"I gritted my teeth on everything," Naumov said.
From Barron's ● Jan. 11, 2026
Not performatively fun, not “I’m smiling through gritted teeth” fun, but genuinely pleasurable, in that way long projects can feel when the rhythm carries you.
From Salon ● Nov. 25, 2025
At the centre of it all is Prince Andrew, saying nothing now apart from his terse statement, written through gritted teeth, about his titles.
From BBC ● Oct. 18, 2025
She gritted her teeth once before she continued.
From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro
Though Alicia emerged victorious, Christiane held a plank for over three minutes, arms trembling and gritting her teeth.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 12, 2026
Liu said he was "gritting my teeth and holding on" -- and hoping that the government helped to "stabilise the currency".
From Barron's ● Jan. 21, 2026
It said contractors would be sent to the site "to assist with gritting the road surface and ensure it is safe before re-opening", adding local diversions have been put in place.
From BBC ● Jan. 2, 2026
I was headlining at an age where most of the people around me were still gritting it out in clubs and you’re alone.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 11, 2025
Natalie said, and even through the earbud, Chess could tell she was gritting her teeth.
From "The Strangers" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
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