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gritted teeth

VERB

brace oneself

Synonyms

WEAK

set one's teeth steel oneself

Example Sentences

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We burn, we shake, we flood, and each time we face our limitations, we promise with gritted teeth to do better.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 10, 2025

You can hear the dictated words coming through his gritted teeth as you read the statement.

From Slate • Mar. 9, 2024

Suddenly, the clouds darken, and Snoopy, with gritted teeth and a raised fist, lets his plane nosedive as he sprays rounds of invisible gunfire at the Red Baron, who is deftly maneuvering around him.

From Salon • Oct. 30, 2023

Sensing the significance of the moment, the All Blacks gritted teeth, dug in heels and held out.

From BBC • Oct. 20, 2023

“Nah, this is for Dona Ramonita at the botanica,” Sapo answered, through gritted teeth.

From "Bodega Dreams" by Ernesto Quinonez