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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Argentina ultimately won 3-2 in extra time, grinding out a victory in a thrilling match.
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Tim Rohan,
NBC news,
4 July 2026
The north African side are more known for grinding out results or frustrating opposition attacks than thrilling viewers.
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Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
15 June 2026
Sewing continued her undefeated run with McGuffin and ground out an 11-8 mixed 1 win.
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Todd Boss,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2026
After a fielder’s choice and ground out, the Crusaders still trailed by two, now with runners on second and third.
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Don Norcross,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 June 2026
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Tim Rohan,
NBC news,
4 July 2026
The north African side are more known for grinding out results or frustrating opposition attacks than thrilling viewers.
—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
15 June 2026
Sewing continued her undefeated run with McGuffin and ground out an 11-8 mixed 1 win.
—
Todd Boss,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2026
After a fielder’s choice and ground out, the Crusaders still trailed by two, now with runners on second and third.
—
Don Norcross,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 June 2026
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“Grind out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grind%20out. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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