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

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

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

From Reuters • Oct. 31, 2023

Rate increases work to lower inflation by grinding down on the entire economy, raising the risk of a recession and hurting prices for investments.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 27, 2023

With a slow, plodding movement, the cart started grinding down the path back toward the beach.

From "The Boy Who Met a Whale" by Nizrana Farook