grating
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Perhaps if there were a measurable commitment to promoting “The Devil Wears Prada 2” in a way that aligns with the first film, this unnecessary spectacle wouldn’t feel so grating.
From Salon • Apr. 20, 2026
When these strips are positioned closer together than the wavelength of light, the grating can act like a near-perfect mirror while also holding the light inside a very small volume.
From Science Daily • Apr. 5, 2026
This widens the gap with Grana Padano, a competitor with less stringent production rules, as well as other cheeses meant for grating.
From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026
These charismatics have been around so long that the things people used to find grating about them are now charming.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026
Christopher watched the two sphinxes carving into the mountain as they approached; the rock gave way to their claws with a high, grating sound.
From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell
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