grindstone

Example Sentences

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If the victory against Croatia made watching England fun, this was back to the grindstone where they were forced to do the dirty work, but could not break through.

From BBC • Jun. 24, 2026

If she works hard, keeps her nose to the grindstone, and remains diligent, within a few years she might even find herself making six figures.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 27, 2024

The average person who “just puts their nose to the grindstone and goes to work, I don’t think that motivates them. I think it scares them and freezes them.”

From Seattle Times • Feb. 17, 2024

Ms. Ward, a mother of three sons and a grandmother, did allow herself to enjoy the achievement just a little before putting her nose back to the grindstone.

From Washington Times • Mar. 22, 2023

One, I know, was hooked up to a grindstone, another to a circular saw.

From "Z for Zachariah" by Robert C. O’Brien