: a flat circular stone of natural sandstone that revolves on an axle and is used for grinding, shaping, or smoothing
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Examples of grindstone in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the WebKim Kardashian is putting her nose to the grindstone!—Esther Kang, Peoplemag, 5 June 2024 Lin Chen Aries Rising There are months to put your nose to the grindstone, and months to give yourself over to play.—Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 2023 Instead of putting things off, be proactive and put your nose to the grindstone.—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 27 Mar. 2024 In the cellar, archaeologists unearthed a portable grindstone in two pieces.—Moira Ritter, Miami Herald, 26 Jan. 2024 The donkeys pushed a grindstone, while the workers added grain, monitored the process and collected flour.—Julia Binswanger, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Dec. 2023 While diligent effort has its place, knowing when to step back from the grindstone and sniff out other options can be transformative.—Tarot Astrologers, Chicago Tribune, 9 Aug. 2023 Putting their nose to the grindstone every day rather than the really wealthy people.—Laura Johnston, cleveland, 23 Aug. 2023 There are months to put your nose to the grindstone, and months to give yourself over to play.—Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 2023
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