grind out
verb
ground out; grinding out; grinds out
: to produce in a mechanical way
ground out a new novel every year
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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But the no-frills Wildcats continue to find ways to grind out postseason victories.
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Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Feb. 2026
Linda Liddle is an office workhorse who has spent her career trying to get ahead by working late and grinding out quarterly reports through lunch at her desk, only to see the credit stolen by whatever smirking golf buddy has leapfrogged her up the corporate ladder.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 30 Jan. 2026
Texas State men’s basketball on Saturday avenged its earlier loss to Southern Miss, grinding out a 74-67 win at Strahan Arena.
—Caleb Yum, Austin American Statesman, 18 Jan. 2026
The Pens outshot the B’s 7-4 in the third period as well, but the B’s were able to grind out the victory.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 12 Jan. 2026
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Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Feb. 2026
Linda Liddle is an office workhorse who has spent her career trying to get ahead by working late and grinding out quarterly reports through lunch at her desk, only to see the credit stolen by whatever smirking golf buddy has leapfrogged her up the corporate ladder.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 30 Jan. 2026
Texas State men’s basketball on Saturday avenged its earlier loss to Southern Miss, grinding out a 74-67 win at Strahan Arena.
—Caleb Yum, Austin American Statesman, 18 Jan. 2026
The Pens outshot the B’s 7-4 in the third period as well, but the B’s were able to grind out the victory.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 12 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for grind out
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“Grind out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grind%20out. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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