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How to pronounce grindstone
“grindstone” pronunciation in American and British English
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“grindstone” in real sentences
34 clips in the index · 7 American · 1 British. Clips come from public YouTube videos — parliaments, government agencies and independent channels.
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to the grindstone and doing whatever works for the company?
Dept of Justice
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We will not take our shoulders away from the grindstone.
The Obama White House
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Therefore, we must really put our shoulders to the grindstone.
The Scottish Parliament
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We want you to put your nose to the grindstone.
Smithsonian Air & Space
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