grist

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Recent Examples of grist The project will involve the construction of a new freestanding 40,000 square foot museum, as well as a renovation of the existing museum—which is itself a converted, 19th century grist mill. News Desk, Artforum, 7 May 2026 Tonight’s mayoral debate may add more substance to Pratt’s campaign, or grist for his opponents. Lorraine Ali, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2026 Reminders of that era and arguments against using tax dollars for the arts are still grist for arts journalists as federal and state politicians have proposed and even pulled funding from public coffers. Encyclopedia Britannica, 22 Apr. 2026 Stroll past the historic school and grist mill to find natural treasures along the trails that stretch through bluffs and other dramatic rock formations. Erika Ebsworth-Goold, Midwest Living, 20 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for grist
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Noun
  • The organization acquires medical debt in bulk from hospitals, physician groups, collection agencies and other groups for a fraction of the cost.
    Queenie Wong, Los Angeles Times, 25 June 2026
  • The Furart Slim Wallet has built-in RFID-blocking technology, holds six cards, plus cash and an ID, and is thin enough to fit in pants pockets without any bulk.
    Chantelle Kincy, Travel + Leisure, 25 June 2026
Noun
  • Both her mother and brother struggled with substance abuse, which eventually led to their deaths.
    Sarah Liese, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026
  • Watson will also have to stay away from the victim — and record a video about the harm of substance abuse and the importance of mental health treatment.
    Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 2 July 2026
Noun
  • Trump taking the country to war with Iran, in part at the urging of his pal Bibi — without any sensible plan, debate, sanction from Congress or consideration as to how this might hurt Americans already struggling to make ends meet.
    Maureen Dowd, Mercury News, 4 July 2026
  • By eliminating your class and your ethnicity, your natural talents and weaknesses, from consideration, the veil reminds you that those traits are beyond your control, making fairness an incentive.
    The New Yorker, New Yorker, 4 July 2026
Noun
  • Dominic Canzone and Randy Arozarena walked to load the bases with one out before Josh Naylor struck out swinging.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026
  • The Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA) evaluates transgender student participation on a case-by-case basis, generally supporting inclusion while lacking a statewide legislative ban.
    Jackson Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
Noun
  • The root ball boundary or the outer edge of the soil-and-root mass typically extends from the main stem to just beyond the edge of the foliage.
    Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 5 July 2026
  • The Unification Church had a mass wedding there in 1982, with 2075 couples participating in the group ceremony – some of whom reportedly only met a few weeks before – and the men wore identical suits and the women identical gowns.
    Bryan West, USA Today, 4 July 2026
Noun
  • Over the last century, air conditioning became a staple in most Americans’ homes.
    Christopher Cann, USA Today, 2 July 2026
  • The menu includes United Kingdom staples such as shepherd’s pie and giant breakfasts that feature black pudding — a fancy word for a savory sausage mixed with blood.
    Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 2 July 2026
Noun
  • If every kernel inherits the same genes, why would such variation exist?
    The New Yorker, New Yorker, 4 July 2026
  • Due to the use of the whole wheat kernel, this type of bread is rich in fiber, Zinn explains.
    Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 4 July 2026
Noun
  • In his apartment officers found black and gray clothing Fleming wore during the robberies as well as a black duffel bag, a gun belt with a holster, a large sum of cash still wrapped in bank currency bands, and multiple guns.
    Mary Ella Hastings July 3, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 July 2026
  • That whiplash-inducing sum covers multi-day arena rental, top-tier security, and several headline performers.
    Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 3 July 2026

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“Grist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grist. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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