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

He spent three years on the junior varsity team waiting and grinding before getting his chance to start on varsity this season.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

Born into grinding poverty in St. Louis, Missouri, Baker became one of the first global superstars.

From Barron's • May 12, 2026

Almost all of them toiled in grinding, low-pay jobs, but usually their paths did not cross.

From "A Few Red Drops: The Chicago Race Riot of 1919" by Claire Hartfield