grinding  /ˈɡraɪn dɪŋ/ ? Meaning of "grinding"

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Definition(s):

  1. (n) material resulting from the process of grinding
  2. (n) a harsh and strident sound (as of the grinding of gears)
  3. (n) the wearing down of rock particles by friction due to water or wind or ice

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Usage(s):

  1. Though Yoon began grinding dry-aged New York strip and mixing it with a bit of chuck in 2000, grinding meat isn't done at most restaurants.
  2. My making it is a combination of grinding, grinding, grinding and being lucky enough to finally get a shot.
  3. In the city center, the sheer volume of cars often made worse by stop-start delivery trucks and parents on the school run brings traffic to a grinding halt.

Quotes

  1. "The gears of the American financial system began grinding to a halt," Bush said.
    on Sep 24, 2008 By: President Bush Source: The Swamp - Tribune's Washington Bureau (blog)

  2. "The stimulus train is grinding to a halt here in the US Senate," McConnell said.
    on Jan 30, 2008 By: Mitch McConnell Source: USA Today

  3. "It's just ...... rewarding," Romo said. "It makes me proud of the guys in there -- fighting, grinding, staying committed to the approach. I'm happy for the guys, happy for Wade, happy for Jerry."
    on Jan 9, 2010 By: Tony Romo Source: ESPN

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