grind

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Private equity’s fundraising downturn began in early 2022 when the Federal Reserve began raising interest rates, causing dealmaking to grind to a halt.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

The Aristocrats—companies that have raised their dividends for at least 25 straight years —have managed to grind out a 2.4% return in 2026 through March 31, including dividends.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

To make, simply grind a few tablespoons of chia seeds and mix them with water to form a sort of “glue” that holds the crackers together.

From Salon • Mar. 31, 2026

Rajadhyaksha points out there is a “remarkably consistent pattern p st most geopolitical conflicts …of an initial shock…then a grind back as economic fundamentals reassert themselves.”

From MarketWatch • Mar. 26, 2026

Then I’d collect the smashed pottery and the smashed meat pasties and grind them into all my perfect stitchery.

From "Ella Enchanted" by Gail Carson Levine