grindstone

Example Sentences

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If she works hard, keeps her nose to the grindstone, and remains diligent, within a few years she might even find herself making six figures.

From Los Angeles Times

Broken grindstones and animal sacrifices, meanwhile, pointed to a connection with fertility—a common obsession for agricultural societies dependent on the Sun and rain for survival.

From Science Magazine

The average person who “just puts their nose to the grindstone and goes to work, I don’t think that motivates them. I think it scares them and freezes them.”

From Seattle Times

“It’s just about keeping your nose to the grindstone, and when the opportunities find you, seize every moment — every opportunity you get.”

From Seattle Times

But interesting pieces, such as an enormous grindstone, can be found outside year-round.

From Seattle Times