grinding

Example Sentences

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“I’ve just been working out and grinding every day so that I could be in position, so to see all of that hard work pay off right now, it’s really fulfilling.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 29, 2026

The Russian army is grinding forward slowly, churning up everything in its path.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

But starting against a gritty, grinding opponent with a long history of making better teams look bad will provide a useful test.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

These are very common in modern dentistry and often linked to tooth grinding, forceful brushing, or acidic drinks.

From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026

He felt gears grinding beneath the controls, but nothing would engage.

From "A Wish in the Dark" by Christina Soontornvat