grind
Example Sentences
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This structure suggests the animal may have been among the earliest of its kind to grind plant material.
From Science Daily • May 1, 2026
“From a market perspective, that means oil prices continue to grind higher, and unlike many recent sessions, this also weighed on U.S. equities,” he added.
From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026
Even in his more civil moments, Ruben's handshakes grind knuckles and his hugs squeeze air from anyone in his grip.
From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026
Josh and Lindsay, who still grind for their bread, must smile brightly in public while their private lives fall apart.
From Salon • Apr. 23, 2026
And I hear the grind of a truck’s engine starting up, desert floor crunching under heavy wheels.
From "Internment" by Samira Ahmed
Vocabulary lists containing grind
The SAT: Multiple-Meaning Words, List 8
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The ACT Reading Test: Multiple-Meaning Words, List 8
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