grind
verb (used with object)
to wear, smooth, or sharpen by abrasion or friction; whet.
had ground
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past perfectof grind.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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Things had ground to a halt under Rodgers.
From BBC ● Nov. 30, 2025
“They had ground penetrating devices. They pulled up the floor, and there was a concrete slab on grade, and underneath it was dirt.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 17, 2024
Schools and banks were also closed Tuesday, and public transport had ground to a standstill.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 5, 2024
Mitchell Starc was on the receiving end this time and his opening two overs went for 22 runs, more than the 21 Australia had ground out during the first hour on Friday.
From Washington Times ● Jul. 29, 2023
Aunt Shuvai and Aunt Chipo had grown this grain; she and Masvita had ground it.
From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer
