tough grind
Example Sentences
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It’s been a tough grind to start to build this, but we’re having a hell of a lot of fun.”
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 9, 2022
Even with the practice tweaks, it’s been a tough grind for the Cardinals, who have played nine straight weeks and have two more games before their long-awaited bye week over Thanksgiving.
From Seattle Times • Nov. 10, 2021
"This three-game window is a killer. This is a tough grind," Canada coach John Herdman said.
From Fox News • Sep. 6, 2021
“It’s been a tough grind here,” Girardi said after the game, which lasted four hours and 29 minutes.
From New York Times • Jun. 16, 2017
Three demanding races in a five-week period constitute a tough grind for contemporary horses, who are generally less robust than their forebears.
From Washington Post • Jun. 3, 2012