grindstone
Example Sentences
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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
This wry observation provides the background to Thomas’s work ethic — nose to the grindstone, stay focused, and do what needs to be done.
From Washington Post
I kept my nose to the grindstone, as they say.
From New York Times
A waterwheel geared to a grindstone so the baker can grind flour for his bread.
From The Verge
“Conor is just a wonderful person, nose to the grindstone, work it out, get things done. He’s a workhorse, not a show horse, and unfortunately, the electorate is going for the show horses,” Ceisler said.
From Washington Post
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