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
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Utah’s veterans ground out three wins after dropping the opener to upset Atlanta and get their first win of the season. Todd Boss, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025 After two games at Hofstra combined for 62 goals and the first game on Sunday between No. 5 seed Penn State and reigning two-time national champion Notre Dame produced a total of 26 goals, Maryland was happy enough to grind out a victory that was not certain until late in the fourth quarter. Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 18 May 2025 Most importantly, one of the worst clutch teams in the league this season found a way to grind out a game against two of the league’s ultimate closers. Jon Krawczynski, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2025 However, despite not having the best day, the 28-year-old Scheffler managed to grind out a 2-under par finish in typical fashion. Jacob Lev, CNN Money, 15 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for grind out

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 10 Jun. 2025.

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