grind on

verb

ground on; grinding on; grinds on

intransitive

: to continue for a long time
The war ground on for many more months.

Examples of grind on in a Sentence

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Baseball is a tough grind on families. — Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026 Pouring your leftover morning coffee grinds on your hydrangea soil won't result in blue blooms by mid-afternoon. — Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 9 May 2026 But recent polls show the Senate outlook far less certain, as the fight with Iran grinds on and prices rise for gas and groceries. — Ron Elving, NPR, 24 May 2026 Over four years after Russia’s invasion, the war in Ukraine continues to grind on. — Natasha Lindstaedt, Forbes.com, 24 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for grind on

Word History

First Known Use

1923, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of grind on was in 1923

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“Grind on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grind%20on. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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