grit
noun
abrasive particles or granules, as of sand or other small, coarse impurities found in the air, food, water, etc.
have gritted
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present perfectof grit.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Sure, you could have gritted your teeth and been a “team player.”
From New York Times ● Sep. 10, 2021
Biles could have gritted it out, sure, but she would have placed herself in danger and probably tumbled her team right out of a medal.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 27, 2021
For years, judges across the country have gritted their teeth and bought into these flagrant fictions.
From Slate ● Aug. 1, 2016
The council say they have gritted the road but we've been outside and it's almost impassable.
From BBC ● Jan. 9, 2010
