grit
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Natural chewing, abrasive foods, or even swallowed grit can produce similar patterns.
From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026
"I always sort of go back to classic actresses in the way that they could sort of toe a line between extreme femininity and just rock hard will and grit," she said.
From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026
Kate and Hal were defined by the grit and ingenuity that made them successful in a crisis.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026
He said the gene of grit and determination is a gene that is inherited "right through the family".
From BBC • May 28, 2026
He argued with his dad, the head pastor, about the difference between old country music, which had grit, and new country music, which had music videos.
From "Everything Sad Is Untrue" by Daniel Nayeri
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Bridge to Terabithia
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