grating
Example Sentences
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None of these middling elements would be particularly grating if it weren’t so apparent that “Cars” had an ulterior capitalist motive.
From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026
Smith said it was accepted there had been a failure to ensure the grating was properly fastened to prevent detachment while under tow.
From BBC • May 18, 2026
The creator and lead actress of the HBO hit series “Girls” has long been castigated for her vocal fry and grating delivery.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026
But despite Segel and Weaver’s best efforts, they can’t make this bickering duo deliciously awful, the characters proving more grating than hilariously combustible.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026
His breath came short and as his head went under he could hear a faint grating of gravel along the bottom.
From "Watership Down: A Novel" by Richard Adams
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