Example Sentences

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The Trailblazers were grinding the whole second half, wearing down Harvard-Westlake players as the loud home fans cheered them on.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 2026

Mostly, though, we were grinding through narrow paths in the woods, trying not to lose track of the orange trail flags.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 30, 2025

"We were going after something we were so passionate about, we were grinding through to get this acquisition," she said.

From BBC • May 13, 2023

As McCarthy celebrated his birthday with a visit from Elon Musk at the Capitol, lawmakers were grinding through a two-day debate on a routine oil-and-gas leasing bill.

From Washington Times • Jan. 28, 2023

My head felt as though different sections of the cranium were grinding into each other.

From "A Separate Peace" by John Knowles