grit
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Even as an endearing lack of flashiness drives tens of millions of domestic memberships, affection for Costco can’t be explained by its perceived grit or value alone.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 13, 2026
To those who view Wilder’s stories as true examples of American self-determination and singular grit, that may read as sacrilege.
From Salon ● Jul. 11, 2026
To beat France, England will have to produce a performance filled with grit and if they do meet and do it, then England will have achieved the greatest success in the game.
From BBC ● Jul. 9, 2026
Armed with tennis magazines but no formal training, her grandfather instilled a grueling “tough love” grit in Eala and her older brother, who played college tennis at Penn State.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 30, 2026
“I owe you a debt,” I grit out after we walk for a little while.
From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black
Meek came in for bacon, eggs and grits for breakfast, and chatted with owner Duc Nguyen about having Food N’ Geaux stock the honey he harvests at home.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 6, 2026
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
During my period of incarceration, I subsisted on a diet consisting mostly of unsanitary and poorly cooked trays of starches like grits and rice, dehydrated collard greens and canned meat.
From Salon ● Jan. 18, 2024
When the Huskies wake up, they’ll have French toast, cheddar grits, steak and eggs and andouille sausage.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 6, 2024
Miz Rita makes breakfast like Sneaky’s mom does: giant biscuits, grits, eggs, and sausages.
From "Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero" by Kelly J. Baptist
“I really gritted my teeth and persevered for 30 years before finally becoming prime minister,” Takaichi said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 6, 2026
"I gritted my teeth on everything," Naumov said.
From Barron's ● Jan. 11, 2026
Not performatively fun, not “I’m smiling through gritted teeth” fun, but genuinely pleasurable, in that way long projects can feel when the rhythm carries you.
From Salon ● Nov. 25, 2025
She politely smiled through gritted teeth recently when a Chiefs fan asked for one.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 23, 2025
Taran gritted his teeth, as the rough branches bit into his shoulders.
From "The Black Cauldron" by Lloyd Alexander
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
You could almost hear international observers gritting their teeth and nodding along: No lies detected!
From Salon ● Sep. 28, 2025
I was headlining at an age where most of the people around me were still gritting it out in clubs and you’re alone.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 11, 2025
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
I could hear Mama gritting her teeth, but when her voice came out, it sounded polite.
From "Root Magic" by Eden Royce
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