grind out

verb

ground out; grinding out; grinds out

transitive verb

: to produce in a mechanical way

Examples of grind out in a Sentence

after several years of aborted attempts, the band finally ground out a new album
Recent Examples on the Web Back then the 2015 Duke Law School grad was grinding out billable hours as an associate for Kirkland & Ellis, the most lucrative law practice in the U.S. with $6.5 billion in annual revenue and a client list that’s a who’s who of corporate America. Brandon Kochkodin, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2024 The Eagles were tied 0-0 heading into the fourth quarter of the Class 5A championship in a game that saw McCaffrey grind out 126 yards on 28 carries. Kyle Newman, The Denver Post, 10 Feb. 2024 Back in August of 2021, Duke Law grad Eric Pacifici was grinding out billable hours for Kirkland & Ellis, the most lucrative law firm in the U.S. Forbes Daily, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2024 Kahan’s dual chart triumph is a story of singular success: after grinding out multiple albums and hundreds of tour dates, the Strafford, Vt. native began an ascent towards crossover stardom in earnest last year as Stick Season’s listenership continued to swell. Jason Lipshutz, Billboard, 21 Feb. 2024 Illinois coach Brad Underwood praised his team for grinding out a victory. Steve Stein, USA TODAY, 27 Jan. 2024 Several of the experts also predicted Corum and the Michigan run game to grind out enoughd rives to keep Penix from airing the ball out. Zac Al-Khateeb, Detroit Free Press, 8 Jan. 2024 The Badgers battled back to forge a halftime tie, however, and then gradually regained their form to grind out an 83-72 victory over Iowa as four of the five starters scored in double figures Tuesday night at the Kohl Center. Jeff Potrykus, Journal Sentinel, 2 Jan. 2024 Miami ground out touchdowns on its first two possessions, pitched a shutout until late and throttled Minnesota, 24-7. Billy Witz Sinna Nasseri, New York Times, 10 Feb. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1868, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of grind out was in 1868

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“Grind out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grind%20out. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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