grind
verb (used with object)
to wear, smooth, or sharpen by abrasion or friction; whet.
grinds
Example Sentences
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There has been an uptick in civilian deaths in the conflict throughout 2026, the United Nations has reported, as the four-and-a-half-year war grinds on with no sign of a peace deal.
From Barron's ● Aug. 4, 2026
The strikes earlier this month reflect the difficult position that Arab states find themselves in as the war grinds on.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026
They may even be detained for months or years while their case grinds through immigration court.
From Slate ● Jun. 23, 2026
When he’s done speaking, Paul looks back down at the table, grinds his palms together.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 8, 2026
It grinds Helmuth's stomach, the way Hugo makes all the decisions, as if he is the father.
From "The Boy Who Dared" by Susan Campbell Bartoletti
