gritting

/ ˈɡrɪtɪŋ /

noun

1. 1. the spreading of grit on road surfaces to render them less slippery for vehicles during icy weather

   2. ( as modifier )

      gritting lorries

Example Sentences

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

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

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Roads in the national park have recently been blighted by parking issues, including on 11 January when "around 200 cars" prevented gritting from taking place.

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The closures followed reports of "about 200" parked cars blocking gritting lorries and emergency services trying to respond to an injured walker near Edale on Saturday.

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The closures follow reports of "about 200" parked cars blocking gritting lorries and emergency services trying to respond to an injured walker near Edale on Saturday.

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