the groove

Example Sentences

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Try to keep your email and messaging apps shut off until at least noon, so you get in the groove of your own work before checking for anything urgent.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 25, 2026

The American saw off two break points in her opening service game but quickly got in the groove, pounding relentless baseline groundstrokes to quickly open up a 4-0 lead.

From Barron's • Jan. 25, 2026

A few small practices have helped me get into the groove.

From Salon • Nov. 18, 2025

When Higgins took the fifth frame with a break of 111, the former world champion looked to be in the groove.

From BBC • Sep. 27, 2025

He tried to bump the cart out of the groove; it was too heavy to be easily bounced.

From "A Confederacy of Dunces" by John Kennedy Toole