through the mill
Example Sentences
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As for the drivers, yes, Hamilton has been through the mill this year, but his performances have improved over the season, even if Brazil was a difficult race for him.
From BBC • Nov. 18, 2025
Norris has been through the mill this year.
From BBC • Oct. 26, 2025
You are both relatively young and, while you’ve been through the mill with your health, your wife likely wants to work a few more years for reasons that go beyond mere finances.
From MarketWatch • Oct. 24, 2025
“I hope the finding brings some comfort to them because they’ve all been through the mill and back,” she added.
From Seattle Times • Oct. 24, 2023
A million pounds of feed pass through the mill each day.
From "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan
