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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Entering his fourth varsity season, the 4A all-state returnee (2,782 career rush yards, 33 TDs) has the speed to burst outside, the power to grind out yards between the tackles, and the wiggle to bust loose on any carry. Matt Schubert, Denver Post, 18 Aug. 2025 Mixed Pro Doubles Recap Top Ranked APP Mixed pair Megan Fudge & Jack Munro ground out two close games to take the gold medal match 13-11, 11-9 over Roos Van Reek & Richard Livornese. Todd Boss, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025 Time to grind out a prototype of some code. R29 Team, Refinery29, 8 Aug. 2025 Teoscar Hernandez doubled, while pinch runner Esteury Ruiz went to third on a Michael Conforto ground out and scored on an Andy Pages grounder. Doug Padilla, Oc Register, 5 Aug. 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 5 Sep. 2025.

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