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grinds

  • plural of grind.
  • present tense form of grind (3rd person singular).

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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

Countries and companies are working through alternatives to Hormuz as the conflict grinds on.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026

Stir well, then season with soy sauce, a few grinds of black pepper and salt as needed.

From Salon • May 19, 2026

My father grinds their flour And replaces it with chalk.

From "Good Masters! Sweet Ladies!: Voices from a Medieval Village" by Laura Amy Schlitz