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 In the final, Fahey got out of her own head after a first game loss and ground out a baseline-rally heavy match with heavy-hitting Buckner to claim her second gold medal on tour. Todd Boss, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024 In 2023, remember, the Broncos won at Buffalo and ground out some tough wins amid a five-game winning streak but part of what ultimately put them too far into the hole to start was a pair of early-season home losses to Las Vegas and Washington. Parker Gabriel, The Denver Post, 4 Oct. 2024 San Clemente is known for its physical defense and grinding out games. Michael Huntley, Orange County Register, 30 Sep. 2024 However, in the form of its defense and special teams, Pittsburgh has been able to grind out victories. Ben Morse, CNN, 29 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for grind out 

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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 22 Oct. 2024.

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