grille

Example Sentences

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Few automobile exteriors are ever finished like this, with its broad, sterling-like chrome garnishes at the lower grille intakes, the rocker panels, exhaust outlets and bumpers, all smoothed perfectly into the blown-glass curvatures.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 2, 2026

Since the theft the museum has taken several emergency measures, including replacing the grille used by the thieves as Des Cars sought to focus on a major "Louvre -- New Renaissance" renovation of the site.

From Barron's • Feb. 25, 2026

A Southern California driver made a startling discovery Sunday morning when they found a live bird of prey stuck in the grille of their car.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 21, 2025

Competitive pressures have caused automakers to embrace ever larger and nuttier grille designs, in order to convey brand recognition farther down the road.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 4, 2025

The Guardian closes and locks the double doors and climbs into the front, beside the driver; through the glassed-over wire grille we can see the backs of their heads'.

From "The Handmaid's Tale" by Margaret Atwood