grind
verb (used with object)
to wear, smooth, or sharpen by abrasion or friction; whet.
grinding
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present participleof grind.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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He acknowledged a scenario where earnings fall from peak levels but “the stock keeps grinding higher.”
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 16, 2026
Touring is so expensive and grinding for all but the biggest artists these days.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 14, 2026
That doesn’t mean cardiovascular drug development is grinding to a halt.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 12, 2026
In the past, Yar says, teeth grinding was considered simply a mechanical problem of the jaw, but now there is strong evidence that it is much more complex.
From BBC ● Sep. 12, 2026
At the Arbeiter-Zeitung’s office, I was greeted by a flurry of grinding presses and typewriting.
From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros
