grind down
Example Sentences
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The 35-year-old has previously taken a break from the game for the good of his mental health and four years as England captain is enough to grind down any man, even a superman like Stokes.
From BBC ● Jun. 16, 2026
They seem to enjoy the riddle, the ritual of digging themselves out of self-inflicted trouble—the crowd roaring back to life, the panicked look in their opponents’ eyes as they grind down another double-digit lead.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 11, 2026
“And that grind up in the market has shifted to a grind sideways and now a grind down given sober economic data, macro indicators, and the Iran war disruption,” he added.
From Barron's ● Mar. 17, 2026
But EPA’s funding remained essentially flat, and inflation continued to grind down its purchasing power and capacity.
From Science Magazine ● Nov. 18, 2024
And, Cheeseman, you may trust to the honour of the Carnes not to grind down a poor man who has his way to make.'
From Springhaven : a Tale of the Great War by R. D. (Richard Doddridge) Blackmore
