grinding

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

From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026

"Major championships are about grinding it out and also having that little window where you can be aggressive," she said.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

The latest AI wobble came as investors grew nervous about grinding efforts to end the Middle East crisis.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

You can hear the gears in investors’ brains grinding: With just 5% of the market, they’ll be a trillion-dollar company!

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

During the ceremony, many of the married female guests are invited to the altar to hold up a lace sheet over the couple and take turns grinding giant sugar cubes atop the sheet.

From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi