grit
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"I think people are looking for a bit of grit or something that feels a bit more real," she says.
From BBC ● Aug. 8, 2026
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
I grit my teeth when I say the Collective’s stupid name, remembering what Nyla said about Suma just before she stuck her back in stasis.
From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera
Moving the rock through finer and finer grits is time-consuming, strenuous and not always rewarding.
From Salon ● Aug. 6, 2026
Ms. Lakshmi serves it on a bed of traditional Southern cheesy grits and suggests chowchow pickles, an old-time relish, as a side.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 10, 2025
You’ll want clamps of various sizes to hold pieces together while drilling or assembling, along with sandpaper in a range of grits.
From Seattle Times ● May 3, 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
“I’m thinking we could plug the leak with grits, if the lady has some.”
From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns
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 would have fixed it by now if I knew,” he said through gritted teeth when asked what the problem was.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 29, 2026
I'm not sure how gritted his teeth were at the time and can only imagine how awkward their next joint public appearance will be.
From BBC ● Feb. 13, 2026
"I gritted my teeth on everything," Naumov said.
From Barron's ● Jan. 11, 2026
Swiftly, her teeth gritted, she dug in the soil with her hands and lifted the ratatoska into it, covering it with earth, so that the lavellans wouldn’t eat it.
From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell
But credit Skubal for gritting it out each time, keeping the Dodgers in those three games against the Chicago Cubs, the Kansas City Royals and Brewers.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 17, 2026
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
The closures follow reports of "about 200" parked cars blocking gritting lorries and emergency services trying to respond to an injured walker near Edale on Saturday.
From BBC ● Jan. 12, 2025
“Luke,” she said, gritting her teeth, “I understand now. You have to trust me.”
From "The Last Olympian" by Rick Riordan
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