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Meanings of grit in English
Russian
твёрдость характера Spanish
insistir Personality trait of being hardworking.
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Examples for "sand"
Examples for "sand"
1
It takes a long time to prevent and control the sand fully.
2
When a sand boil shoots up clear water, it is not dangerous.
3
That has made the sand industry appealing to investors in recent years.
4
There is a rock rising from a great turquoise sea of sand.
5
More than two billion years ago, sand settled on the ocean floor.
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2
The principle of discipline is the guts and backbone of any army.
3
I just wish I'd been born with enough guts to commit murder.
4
In fact, anything to do with cats she's got sense and guts.
5
This was his way of telling subordinates to talk, spill their guts.
1
Dairy products remained the backbone of exports, and fruit exports were strong.
2
They are the backbone of all drama; and I love drama inordinately.
3
THERE was no doubt that mothers were the backbone of Irish society.
4
Unlike in other countries, reserve forces are the backbone of Israel's military.
5
The President and I cannot prevent certain politicians from losing their backbone.
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Takes the gumption right out of me. I started to sit up.
2
I could use a dose of Ginger's gumption to really enjoy it.
3
Those who need the most help haven't the gumption to find it.
4
You have to admire his gumption given the negativity surrounding his profession.
5
I don't know, maybe I just didn't have the gumption it took.
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She'll display that keep-them-on-their-toes moxie that kept everyone listening on their toes.
2
Not a one of us had the moxie to pipe up to her.
3
But he's got more moxie than his image might suggest.
4
I had more than just strength, more than just moxie.
5
That took a lot more moxie than most people had.
Portuguese
grit Portuguese interest group.
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Usage of grit in English
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The voids in the sand grit and gravel were 27 per cent.
2
Finally, you'll need to take to the case with some fine-grit sandpaper.
3
Martin did not laugh; nor did he grit his teeth in anger.
4
Rinse under cold water making sure there is no grit lurking anywhere.
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But she has this grit to really change things, he told Reuters.
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We managed to get this far on grit and luck. He grimaced.
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It felt good, washing away some of the grit and the tears.
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Mirrors reflect our true grit, our wit, our intelligence, and our potential.
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The chopper whipped salted marine grit into the air; bodies sheltered me.
10
I grit my teeth in joy sometimes, remembering the things I've said.
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PROCEDURE.-Grindthe mineral in an agate mortar until no grit is perceptible.
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I want more grit to get out there but don't know how.
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All children tackled the climbs with the very same grit and determination.
14
Variety called it visually stunning but lacking in dramatic tension and grit.
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Jack's boots bit into the grit of the floor as he approached.
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I will again have to grit my teeth until Are, she said.
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Grit through the time
Grit across language varieties
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