gritting

British

/ ˈɡrɪtɪŋ /

noun

1. the spreading of grit on road surfaces to render them less slippery for vehicles during icy weather
2. ( as modifier )
  
  gritting lorries

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Liu said he was "gritting my teeth and holding on" -- and hoping that the government helped to "stabilise the currency".

From Barron's • Jan. 21, 2026

It said contractors would be sent to the site "to assist with gritting the road surface and ensure it is safe before re-opening", adding local diversions have been put in place.

From BBC • Jan. 2, 2026

You could almost hear international observers gritting their teeth and nodding along: No lies detected!

From Salon • Sep. 28, 2025

I was headlining at an age where most of the people around me were still gritting it out in clubs and you’re alone.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 2025

Closing my eyes and gritting my teeth, I moved on.

From "Where the Red Fern Grows" by Wilson Rawls

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