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[grit] / grɪt /




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Natural chewing, abrasive foods, or even swallowed grit can produce similar patterns.

From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026

“They are just at a point where they grit their teeth and do their best to continue the relationship without blowing it up,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

The late Wolf Hall author's choice of the word "teeth" was perfect and it is one I think of most days, as I grit my own.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

Ahead of Saturday's awards ceremony, AFP brings you some of the chicest and craziest looks, and also the actor who brought a bit of grit to the glamour.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

But then a look of grit seemed to replace all doubt.

From "It All Comes Down to This" by Karen English




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