grunt work
Example Sentences
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They are drawn by the promise of a more flexible schedule, a conviction in their own operational know-how and a desire to avoid grunt work that ends up lining the pockets of others.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 17, 2026
You cannot take the pain out of writing, but you can lessen some of the grunt work and redirect your energy, and despair, elsewhere.
From Slate ● May 24, 2026
Those who embrace AI can spend more time on the core parts of their job, like solving problems, while the technology does more of the grunt work.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 19, 2026
He said young professionals should not shy away from doing the grunt work.
From MarketWatch ● Mar. 18, 2026
As usual, Jonah helped Dad with the grunt work — tearing stuff out and hammering stuff back in.
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
