grinding down

Example Sentences

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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

Sparks veteran Dearica Hamby recognized how rehab was grinding down the rookie.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 17, 2025

"It's now down to weaker demand grinding down inflation and that's a slow process," Natixis' Schumacher said.

From Reuters • Oct. 31, 2023

The Federal Reserve has already raised its main interest rate to the highest level since 2001 in hopes of grinding down high inflation.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 24, 2023

But Alex felt a burst of adrenaline and sprang free, jumping onto the stairway rail and grinding down the pipe on his Heelys, leaving Deemer swinging at empty air.

From "Eleven" by Tom Rogers