grinding down
Example Sentences
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Although she is irrepressibly good natured and smiley, it is clear that the difficult circumstances are grinding down Indira's resilience.
From BBC ● Mar. 24, 2026
Where “The Pitt” inspires awe at what these doctors achieve with a paucity of resources, time and patience, “Scrubs” lampoons the absurdity of a corporatized medical system steadily grinding down doctor and patient alike.
From Salon ● Feb. 26, 2026
There isn’t as much value in grinding down starters, either, with a string of talented relief arms usually beckoning in the bullpen.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 4, 2024
And Camu suggests considering an alternative to the conventional approach of erasing every bit of the tree, including pulling or grinding down the stump.
From Seattle Times ● May 22, 2024
The great monolith tilted and began to sink, grinding down through ancient layers of rock, ripping through them as though they were paper.
From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor
