grind
Example Sentences
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"I feel a lot of admiration and respect for the women that continue to grind on the tour, because it's not easy, even on the WTA Tour, it's just not easy."
From BBC • May 19, 2026
“That sort of thing to get away from special interest groups having an ax to grind then and then, abusing the corporate governance process for their ends,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026
Wilson signed off: “I think the U.S. equity market will grind higher for the rest of the year with intermittent bouts of volatility.”
From MarketWatch • May 5, 2026
Nike could have a dead cat bounce and perhaps fill in that gap, but look for this to grind lower into the $30 range later this year.
From Barron's • May 1, 2026
Once again I am hiding close by in the tall weeds, awaiting my chance to haul myself up when the wheels begin to grind and screech, when once more it begins to race.
From "Beast Rider" by Tony Johnston & María Elena Fontanot de Rhoads
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The SAT: Multiple-Meaning Words, List 8
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The ACT Reading Test: Multiple-Meaning Words, List 8
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