grind
Example Sentences
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“The grit, the grind, the hard work you got to put in to make it in the city.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026
As for Frank Lampard at Coventry, well he needs no introduction to the top-flight, but I am sure he will be tested over what is such a hard grind for all the promoted teams.
From BBC • May 26, 2026
Bankruptcies grind higher, and the bleed is slow.
From MarketWatch • May 21, 2026
“This dynamic also means we expect to see consumer sentiment continue to grind lower, as middle- and lower-income households bear the brunt of inflation’s impact on their household budgets,” RBC writes.
From Barron's • May 13, 2026
But just when I thought I was going to get away, the creaky machinery of his face began to grind and a cardboard dawn of recognition was lowered, with jerks, from the dusty proscenium.
From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt
Vocabulary lists containing grind
The SAT: Multiple-Meaning Words, List 8
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The ACT Reading Test: Multiple-Meaning Words, List 8
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