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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"A soulmate is just simply found. It's already pre‑made. But a one and only is something two people carve out together over years of adapting, apologising, and occasionally gritting their teeth," he says.

From BBC • Feb. 12, 2026

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

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

From Salon • Sep. 28, 2025

In Glasgow, Amey, which operates the gritting machines, said about 24,000 tonnes of road salt and 231,000 litres of brine had been stocked up at their Polmadie depot to tackle the freeze.

From BBC • Jan. 7, 2025

“Luke,” she said, gritting her teeth, “I understand now. You have to trust me.”

From "The Last Olympian" by Rick Riordan

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