grit
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Rough & Tumble — the name captures the sweat and grit of politics — has continued without interruption for 30-plus years.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026
They brought flair, grit, and feet that seemed magnetized to the ball as they starred for clubs such as Ajax and Barcelona, AC Milan and Juventus.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026
Yet in a remarkable demonstration of their grit, Butterfield and Kean scored six points across the final two ends to force an extra decider, but misjudged their final two shots as Italy won 11-10.
From BBC • Mar. 9, 2026
For the Pistons, it was rare back-to-back losses, despite star man Cade Cunningham showing grit in a losing cause with 26 points.
From Barron's • Mar. 6, 2026
I blinked the grit out of my eyes.
From "Root Magic" by Eden Royce
Vocabulary lists containing grit
Bridge to Terabithia
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Free Lunch
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