grind
verb (used with object)
to wear, smooth, or sharpen by abrasion or friction; whet.
will grind
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future tenseof grind.future tense
Used to express actions, events, or states that have not yet occurred but are expected to happen.
Example Sentences
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"Japan's economy approached the Iran war with solid momentum but we think that GDP growth will grind to a halt this quarter and next," he wrote in a note.
From Barron's ● May 19, 2026
Wilson signed off: “I think the U.S. equity market will grind higher for the rest of the year with intermittent bouts of volatility.”
From MarketWatch ● May 5, 2026
The constant whir of leaf blowers will grind to a halt as temperatures become too hot for gardeners and outdoor workers during the day.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2024
The next few days could reveal whether the war will come to a halt, at least for a while, or whether the bloody fighting will grind on.
From Slate ● Mar. 15, 2024
I will build a lodge for you, I will grind the corn for you.
From Shaman by Robert Shea
