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"grit" Definitions
  1. very small pieces of stone or sand
  2. the courage and strength of mind that makes it possible for somebody to continue doing something difficult or unpleasant
"grit" Synonyms
shingle gravel pebbles sand dirt dust powder stones lumps foreign matter chippings soil silt filth soot particles powdery dirt rocks screenings shale fortitude determination guts backbone resolution courage pluck resolve bravery nerve spirit daring courageousness mettle spunk tenacity hardihood perseverance moxie doggedness gumption sense enterprise initiative acumen resourcefulness cleverness discernment nous shrewdness wisdom astuteness common sense sagacity savvy wit get-up-and-go imagination imaginativeness work effort endeavor(US) endeavour(UK) energy application conscientiousness diligence drudge drudgery exertion grind gruntwork labor(US) pains push slog slogging strain striving gravitas solemnity grandeur gravity seriousness sobriety dignity formality loftiness decorum solemnness poise sedateness austerity ponderance somberness will earnestness soberness staidness pebble stone nugget rock boulder scree concretion boondie cobble cobblestone crag grain sarsen cairn block stepping stone mass slab pounce talc fine particles pulvil pulvilio ash concentrate crumb film fine gunpowder meal particle precipitate pulverulence residue seed nap texture surface weave feel finish character consistency quality constitution warp woof composition feeling makeup structure touch fineness form grate gnash scrape scrunch rasp crunch crush rub clench gnaw strike together scratch abrade pound clamp gristbite pulverize(US) smash break clamp together press together shut tightly squeeze together close tightly draw together make into a ball make into a fist More
"grit" Antonyms
cowardice timidity weakness spinelessness fear cowardliness cravenness poltroonery dastardliness meekness humility modesty irresolution caution carefulness care fearfulness pusillanimity faint-heartedness gutlessness idleness lethargy indecision indolence question apathy indifference flexibility vacillation irresoluteness indecisiveness hesitation laziness powerlessness self-indulgence intemperance immoderation excessiveness unrestraint immoderacy abandon intemperateness overindulgence immoderateness wantonness dissoluteness gluttony crapulence hedonism decadence sybaritism excess greed dissolution unwillingness hesitancy tentativeness hesitance reluctance cunctation procrastination dithering swithering stalling delaying vulnerability sensitivity vulnerableness liability helplessness susceptibility defenselessness inaptitude incapability incapableness incapacity defensiveness hypersensitivity oversensitivity susceptibleness touchiness imprudence indiscretion stupidity ignorance inanity naivety unemployment cleanliness purity defeatism despair despondency fatalism negativity pessimism resignation cynicism dejection dubiousness nihilism disbelief dispiritedness doubt depression discouragement negativeness impatience intolerance irritation agitation disgruntlement exasperation irritability aggravation anger annoyance anxiety curtness discontent irascibility querulousness brusqueness disquietude edginess fretfulness impetuosity irresponsibility lazing loafing inaction sedentariness shiftlessness sloth slothfulness time-wasting vegetating laxness passivity slackness slouch faineance faineancy lackadaisicalness

847 Sentences With "grit"

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Speaking of grit, that guy has grit to spare. Yup.
Mental grit and physical grit, you have to work on both.
Repeat the wet sanding process with the 800-grit and 2,000 grit sandpapers.
One side of the board has a medium grit, while the other side has a coarse grit.
Repeat the sanding process with the 1,500-grit disk and then the 3,73-grit foam finishing disk.
"I wanted to have a restaurant, always, that had some grit, and some neighborhood grit," he said.
I start with a variable speed belt grinder with 200-grit sandpaper and move to a finer, 845-grit paper.
The lower the grit level, the coarser the file, and conversely, the higher the grit level, the smoother it'll be.
The kit includes one ounce of surface activator spray, one ounce of UV block clear coat, clarifying compound, an applicator cloth, two polishing cloths, a vinyl glove, and sandpaper in 211-grit, 800-grit, and 2,000-grit.
But the grit no longer registers as grit; the popular culture to which Algren introduced this material has thoroughly colonized it.
For artificial nails, a grit level of 100 should be used, while natural nails tend to require a grit level of 180.
The kit includes a 3-inch backing plate to adapt to your power drill, two 800-grit sanding disks, two 1,500-grit sanding disks, a 13,000-grit foam finishing disk, a PowerBall 4Lights polishing tool, and 8 ounces of headlight polish.
A medium grit sanding sponge: 3M makes a great 2-sided sponge with medium grit on one side and fine on the other.
We have found a direct correlation between grit and positive emotions, but the fact that I have no evidence that grit is bad for you doesn't mean it's not.
"What makes me unique is I did this announcement speech in the middle of a blizzard and I think we need people with grit -- I have that grit," she told CNN.
" She also thanked Clinton "for your grace and grit.
" Rapinoe added: "That's World Cup level grit right there.
And because the dehydrated calyxes tend to hide sand and grit in their creases, if you don't rinse them well enough, you'll meet the grit again when you bite into Lahl's quesadillas.
In the end, grit and growth go hand in hand Even more encouraging—whether because of life experience or cultural changes—age trends in grit affirm that our character is never entirely fixed.
By the way, I think those contribute to the grit.
Cleveland is a city of readers, interesting people with grit.
And I think they're craving a little bit more grit.
It adds grit, hold, and texture to my hair instantly.
Duckworth says baby boomers have more grit than millennials do.
The grit and heart Walter showed defines Bellhops' culture precisely.
She also shared some ideas on how to "cultivate" grit.
What I wonder about is when grit veers into workaholism.
There are two keys to developing grit, the activist says.
Back in 23, the Leafs relied on grit and experience.
It gave me the discipline, grit, and desire to accomplish.
"I loved his grit, his toughness," Kelly said of Wimbush.
Those measures worked too, getting rid of the coarsest grit.
The pair's biggest hit, "True Grit," earned a B+ CinemaScore.
"Grit" is what parents and educators call that quality nowadays.
Consider three totems of Republican politics: God, guns and grit.
No Country For Old Men, The Reader and True Grit.
She argues, however, that grit is about more than that.
How to build grit is less well understood, she concedes.
The system wasn't perfect, but it rewarded grit and steadfastness.
How might grit affect those pressured from birth to excel?
It was a spectacular presentation of grit, strength and clarity.
Their ingenuity and grit are what keep America's economy strong.
" 'Sand' means grit," he wrote in 1882, in Firemen's Magazine .
And they appreciate both the urban renewal and the grit.
Nice even, if you like grit and imperfection and atmosphere.
His keys to success are grit and keeping things simple.
Mix in grit, determination and perseverance and you'll have success.
"The OSR race is about grit and determination," she said.
" said Angela Duckworth, the psychologist who wrote the book "Grit.
I wanted someone with grit to walk through the fire.
And grit and resolve can persevere through stretches of entropy.
Miscellaneous grit clings to the wet heel of someone's foot.
Do you think grit is more important than innate talent?
The rest have earned it through grit and hard work.
His grit and tenacity inspired people all over the world.
Lee Fields has earned the grit that coats his voice.
Yours is a Mars sign filled with wisdom and grit.
Could we grit our teeth and enjoy the Arctic activities?
The team's offense feeds off his speed, strength and grit.
Her grit was her diploma; her courage was her credential.
You actually need smarts, grit and a willingness to learn.
You've elected a man of incredible integrity, grit, and character.
"Got that old grit and grind feeling back," Randolph said.
I wanted that kind of grit in my own work.
Yeah, but not being an involved parent gave you grit?
Grit their teeth for four years and win the White House.
It's a reality [...] one of grit and determination and sometimes violence.
I've proven I have a chin and I have true grit.
It is a land of grit and of hard-earned success.
It also requires grit, which Never Trumpers take from another source.
With their intellect, grit, and quirky style, they're quintessential Manhattan figures.
I define grit as passion and perseverance for long-term goals.
The more challenging the domain, the more grit seems to matter.
I now have Grit Scale scores from thousands of American adults.
Do millennials lack grit because our culture devalues a work ethic?
I admire her grit and willingness to go against the grain.
" She's since authored a new book on the trait, called " Grit.
See their hands, the dirt and limestone grit beneath their fingernails.
MELBOURNE (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - Muhammad Nabaei learned grit the hard way.
Zach Randolph and the other lecturers at Grit and Grind University.
No, I grit my teeth and prepare to fight once more.
And yet Duckworth notes that moral purpose also contributes to grit.
No one had trained us to be resilient or have grit.
The co-founder of kids shoe company Baubles + Soles has grit.
At the University of Pennsylvania's Duckworth Lab, grit is gender-neutral.
Moreover, grit appears to be a better engine of social mobility.
"You can grow your grit from the inside out," she writes.
The Senate sends our congratulations for your grit, teamwork, and talent.
"It was 90 degrees," Ms. Gonzalez said, explaining the dog's grit.
"True Grit", the first to be released, was a nostalgic throwback.
Chewy, soft, crispy, toasted, with a dusting of lovely corn grit.
The bun is soft, chewy, and finely dusted with corn grit.
There's something about river cities: the history, the grit, the people.
As for himself, Mr. Brower said his core competency is grit.
The pills were grit against their gums, tumbling under their tongues.
Past Tense Glitz, grit and the vintage glow of urban America.
Instead, it was a victory for grit and endurance and expertise.
The stages of grit, according to Woods, are bargaining and acceptance.
They grit their teeth as they push needles through their eardrums.
Neither that grit nor the smiles will escape Sabalenka anytime soon.
He was powered by grit, but also by anti-inflammatory pills.
Through grit and intelligence, she won a full scholarship to Berkeley.
The glamour is still here, but there's a lot more grit.
This album trafficked instead in murk and sweat, warp and grit.
They are part of our Exhibition about the 2 True Grit.
And the result is delicious — smooth, fruity, and mostly grit-free.
Ms. Young, who has multiple sclerosis, managed to grit it out.
Our students have a lot of grit, look at their lives.
But most cheered Libecki on, astonished at his grit and determination.
Hailee Steinfeld's breakout role was in the 2010 film "True Grit."
Cultivate your grit and push yourself further outside your comfort bubble.
Addario was inspired by the women's grit through the difficult challenge.
In one untraveled corner, grit from construction dust still scraped underfoot.
In short, they give us not only grit but also grace.
Chicago, my beautiful, darling city, is full of grit and resilience.
The latest installment is Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance.
Their aesthetic is enviable, their songs pure grit, anger, and punk.
In her recent book, "Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance, " she argues that talent alone isn't enough; you also have to have grit — a mental toughness that helps you persevere even in the face of obstacles.
Though what may be the most compelling parts of "Grit" are Duckworth's analysis of her own success, confrontation with her lack of genius, and discovery that what's needed most to fuel grit is optimism, said Heller. 8.
Yet it feels like some have forgotten that Pride began with grit.
I feel like what held them together was just all that grit.
It's a slow revolution, one that will demand continued solidarity and grit.
Fortitude, love, and grit are baked into our DNA as a company.
Ms. Klobuchar also has shown some grit and has some good ideas.
The spirit, the hustle, the grit, the intensity and urgency of Oakland.
Then, she transitions to less-glamorous moments full of sweat and grit.
His patriotism and grit are matched only by his humility and graciousness.
So, why are millennials at the bottom of the heap in grit?
It takes grit to get past one's early struggles with the language.
There are also other labels that I grit my teeth and tolerate.
Both her supporters and critics noted her grit and grace on Twitter.
She has grit and gusto — she is a superhero for every kid.
This makes the Mummers' distinctly local, DIY, transgressive grit feel increasingly important.
I'd lose the grit that helped me be successful in the past.
We have to become that grit and grind team just like them.
Sure, she starts the book by describing grit as persevering through unpleasantness.
Is grit the key to success, as your TED Talk was titled?
Thirty days of transforming mind and body by committing to grit. 4.
A kid labeled as low-grit could be easy pickings for bullies.
We just need to havemore grit to get into the win column.
And dust and grit could get underneath the keys, rendering them useless.
But you decide to ignore them, grit your teeth, and keep going.
A coarse-grit file has a deeper sound that isn't as nice.
The success of the business is a combination of grit and goodwill.
"I have New York grit," Ms. Franklin, 25, said during the competition.
He bemoaned how little character, how little grit, these young players had.
I use a product by Caudalie that has a very fine grit.
Listening to an audiobook version of GRIT by Angela Duckworth changed that.
I am inspired by her grit, determination, hope, unity as an answer.
Now they are seeking to energize voters with their grit and passion.
" — STEPHEN COLBERT "Romney's decision took a lot of grit, nerve and guts.
They're picking up grime and grit that can wear on mechanical parts.
To see what he did just shows his character and his grit.
She (or he) meets a small, flying squirrel-like creature, called Grit.
The song is pure sugary pop, with undertones of determination and grit.
Talent was going to take a backseat to grit, toughness, and character.
One that left a lasting impression was Endurance, the story of Ernest Shackleton's botched journey to the South Pole—if sheer grit could get a man past so many hardships, he would put his faith in sheer grit.
" Another told Slamhood that she was a "herculean inspiration of grit and determination.
The melodies—when there are any—are dissonant, occluded by static and grit.
She's like a rocked out Carole King with a serious injection of grit.
I'd be a little worried about grit getting caught in that speaker grill.
But out of affliction comes grit and the desire for a collective cohesion.
"They are awesome and full of grit and willing to learn," Davis said.
Jennifer Lopez adds grit to her glam to play a dirty Brooklyn detective.
Or do baby boomers have more grit because they have more life experience?
And his '100 Hundreds' are a testimony to his skill, grit and determination.
It requires strength, agility, grit, and serious mental fortitude to keep yourself docked.
Through luck and grit, Datadog is fusing the culture of developers and operations
Mean Howard wants to think he succeeded by brains or skill or grit.
But Mean Howard's brains, skill, and grit are the same as Nice Howard's.
With all their grit and decay and aggression, Bog Body sounds like home.
"Two or three I find most impactful are grit and persistence," said Sheth.
So I think she showed exceptional grit and determination throughout this whole process.
The one thing Nike couldn't measure before the race was the runners' grit.
"We have grit," Clemson junior forward Donte Grantham told reporters after the win.
But we got some grit, some toughness and some fight in this group.
Clearly, his grit chips are getting through to management, if not the players.
"I think our football team showed its grit," Tennessee coach Butch Jones said.
More important, she suggests, is a blend of persistence and passion—or "grit".
She has warned schools against grading pupils on grit in high-stakes tests.
"Sunset Song" is the story of one woman's true grit, told without sentimentality.
"This is our truth," Sylvia says with grit and determination in her voice.
Their humor and style of speaking, their look, their grit and their legacy.
Cheng said she was very impressed with Noelle's maturity, determination, grace and grit.
Matheny saluted his team's grit in the face of a four-run deficit.
It always had a bit of grit to it, a bit of toughness.
But there is only so much that can be done with grit alone.
There is no trace of New York City's past, its grit, its chaos.
The Democrats are emphasizing fighting grit these days, not compassion or technocratic expertise.
Fortunately, I also knew I had dedication, desire and grit in my blood.
Growing old is not for the weak, but dancing old is grit incarnate.
In southern New Mexico, Xochitl Torres Small talked about hard work and grit.
"She is a woman of grit, never afraid to speak her mind," Mrs.
Grit your teeth, repeat, "Thanks, I'm fine," and go back to your phone.
Here's his costume from True Grit from 20 courtesy of John Wayne Enterprises.
Good God, even two lifetimes is not enough to grit through the pages.
Two years later came "True Grit," a best seller and his biggest success.
"That just shows you the grit I bring to this stage," she said.
The messages from your parents about the importance of grit — those were explicit?
This is a day to explore your secret self and test your grit.
They also have an ankle version if you want to keep grit out.
And we will do it with American heart, American hands and American grit.
But on top of that, the other thing I think about is grit.
" Klobuchar, they added, "is the very definition of Midwestern charisma, grit and sticktoitiveness.
The 10th Mountain Division faced the challenges of Mahmoudiya with courage and grit.
"I think we have a lot of grit as a team," Rodgers said.
The Coen brothers' 2010 adaptation of "True Grit" was first in the series.
The painted wood floor, as white as baking soda, inevitably collects urban grit.
Their talent, drive, grit and spirit embodies American excellence, and inspire us all.
But the problem-solving, which relies on grit, determination and resilience, remains the same.
Filipinos say "gigil," which describes the urge to grit your teeth or pinch cheeks.
The subject matter (grit, chaos, optimism, strength) may be similar but the sonics diverge.
When I was on Wall Street, grit was definitely the secret to my success.
Lot: Stories by Bryan Washington does all of the above with grace and grit.
Despite her difficult journey, Martinez's intelligence, resourcefulness and true grit catapulted her to success.
And I've discovered a strikingly consistent pattern: grit and age go hand in hand.
You triumph over the demon in a stunning display of grit and martial prowess.
I love the grit and determination and the unapologetic, survivalist tenacity that she has.
I'm not suggesting there's a lack of grit when you get to that point.
It's about grit and that's what I keep talking about with our football team.
Perhaps everyone would simply grit their teeth through another few years of economic difficulty.
It requires grit, and determination, and all too often a good deal of luck.
But does he have the actual skill and grit to deliver 48 "no" votes?
A heroic leader needs to ensure perseverance and grit don't turn into self-delusions.
A little disturbance to the customary workflow helped turn the grit into a pearl.
About all that's missing from Zelazny's work is George R.R. Martin's tough-fantasy grit.
After a bumpy start, Paige is finally exhibiting some real grit this season, too.
VAMP was brought into existence through grit, instinct and inspired lunges into the unknown.
The development of grit does not rely quite so much on culturally specific prompts.
My guess is you'll find "Grit" in the business section of your local bookstore.
Just think of students comparing their grit scores on playgrounds across the United States.
Emotional skills, said Dr. David, are the bedrock of qualities like grit and resilience.
If you have grit and just never give up, then you will, eventually, win.
The Spaniard has shown tremendous grit throughout the Rio tournament after months without training.
Those benefits shouldn't be determined by heredity and cronyism more than ability and grit.
If you want it bad enough, you're going to do it, you grit through.
The following seven photographers reimagine the potentially tired genre with new grit and energy.
Oh, and don't forget Shea Weber, great leader, grit and heart, blah blah blah.
Speaking in suburban Warren, she saw an upbeat comeback story of grit and innovation.
Filters provide a grit-free cup of joe and insulation keeps it piping hot.
Witherspoon, who was raised in Tennessee, was born to play this grit-filled Southerner.
The track pavement was cleaned with special mats to remove any stones or grit.
When she screams, either from joy or frustration or grit, something in me releases.
Woods's one-under-par 243 in the first round was golf as pure grit.
Ditto for "TRUE GRIT" and "TOP GUN," even though I am a movie fan.
Ditto for "TRUE GRIT" and "TOP GUN," even though I am a movie fan.
It requires ... I would say a bit more grit than being a private company.
This is the hat and eyepatch the Duke wore in the movie True Grit.
Grit and struggle and resilience, sure, but a particular brand of Houston scrappiness, too.
The senator from Minnesota is the very definition of Midwestern charisma, grit and sticktoitiveness.
They'd listen to Fay, dissecting his peculiar mix of apocalyptic vision and hopeful grit.
Grit seems simple: it's the work ethic behind your actions that dictates your success.
Most of the employees didn't even know Lewis but were impressed with his grit.
Woods's round, his first at the Masters since 22015, was a clinic in grit.
Incidentally, 'Grit,' 'Nerve' and 'Guts' are the names of some of Mitt Romney's sons.
Everyone loved his "grit;" shame that shoulder will lose him a bundle of money.
Her stories of grit and hard work resonate in this part of the country.
Windblown grit carves exposed rocks on the valley rim into curved and hollowed forms.
The soul, the grit, the passion — I want to get back to those places.
I think that it gave us a certain grit that probably wouldn't have had.
"The truth is, kids learn grit and resilience in small moments, too," she said.
"I think she represents the kind of commitment, grit, mentorship of generations," said Rep.
"It was just grit," Derrick Henry, the Tennessee running back, said of the comeback.
It's way more fun—and arguably, more effective—to be grit in the gears.
Yes, it was cause for jokingly invoking the memory of actor John Wayne — star of True Grit, among countless other Westerns — a few years ago when the first reports emerged that government schools might start measuring students' "grit," or sticktoitiveness with given goals.
Hailee Steinfeld was an unknown kid actor before her Oscar-nominated performance in True Grit.
Kam, with her thoroughbred legs and grit, stomps her way over to the puzzle pieces.
President Donald Trump's D-Day commemoration speech featured moving stories of heroism, determination, and grit.
An unholy mix of grit and glamour, it's both a dream and a dream deferred.
I grit my teeth, throw my weight onto the pedal, and the bike ekes forward.
As Duckworth explains: "Grit" is a more reliable predictor of success than IQ or talent.
It's a lot of ... So what is the grit ... Because again, make good stuff. Good.
" Bill Clinton cited her "grit & grace, brains & beauty" in living an "honest, vibrant, full life.
Some experts have even said grit is the single-most important trait to become successful.
"I salute Ambassador Masha Yovanovitch's integrity and grit under fire," former ambassador David Pearce tweeted.
There were few other women in the business then, but Gregory had grit and drive.
In real life, I would probably grit my teeth at someone who seems so perfect.
While doing her research, Duckworth found it surprising that grit and talent were so independent.
Still, Duckworth cautioned against using grit to just power through something that doesn't spark passion.
This deft film shows just how much patience and grit such a revolution will take.
Mine is not a sexy story of grit, perseverance, and overcoming, at least not yet.
TC: There's a lot in your teachings about grit about stick-to-it-ive-ness.
Football has always been an effective vehicle for many American values—grit, determination, toughness, winning.
I'm here to bring a mother's compassion and understanding, grit and tenacity to the table.
Children are encouraged to bike everywhere and in all weathers because it teaches them grit.
Whether termed "grit", "task-motivation" or "conscientiousness", more psychologists are emphasising the role of persistence.
"The best tool for removing gel polish is a 100/180 grit file," she explains.
He spends the show's entire run subverting people's expectations with his grit, industriousness, and intuition.
Once nails are completely dry, cut and shape them using a superfine grit nail file.
Parents, teachers and bosses can help by giving praise for effort and displaying grit themselves.
People who are motivated more by altruism than personal pleasure score higher on grit scales.
Surprisingly though, the smarts seemed to come at the cost of grit and physical ability.
That is, through a combination of grit, talent, shrewd calculation — and knowing the right people.
"One of the things growing up in Lagos imparts in you is grit," he says.
It took grit to light out for the territory, as Huck Finn might have said.
The Killing of a Chinese Bookie, meanwhile, gives the narrative a kind of textural grit.
Her new book, "Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance," will be available in May.
It's always a possibility that in the future researchers will discover a downside to grit.
Their impoverished communities are complex organisms teeming with talent and grit that don't need saving.
"A pair of trainers, my mates, grit, determination, and that's all I need," Mee said.
If anything, he discovered that there was no secret — except persistence, humor, improvisation and grit.
He does it with his grit and savvy and with some ebullience thrown in, too.
You might actually have more grit if you treat your energy as a precious commodity.
Indeed, grit is "the ability to generate an endless supply of Plans B," says Hoffman.
The question is, how does the work, cleaned of the grit of controversy, hold up?
Other nods to expected technological advances and even contemporary realities add grit to the film.
The band's energy and grit is what keeps it on the edge of everyone's eardrums.
He played with a little more grit and attitude, a little nastiness in the paint.
I was betting that grit would carry me all the way to a half-marathon.
On a recent evening the oysters were terrific, beautifully shucked without a hint of grit.
A commitment to a goal and grit seem to be the driving forces behind recovery.
Otherwise you will be shaking little bits of grit out of your shoes all night.
Klobuchar delivered a powerful speech, touting her grit and sensible solutions to America's many problems.
Mr. Brownstein believes Boyds has survived for so long through "brains and grit," sheer will.
Her story shows the kind of grit it really takes to found a successful startup.
There were lessons she wanted to share with her children about grit, persistence and mindfulness.
That knowledge, coupled with her grit, helped Ms. Goodson escape the grip of substance abuse.
She argues that grit is more important than innate talent when it comes to success.
"She's just able to grit her teeth and get on with it," Mr. Palmer said.
The half-hour comedy stars Hailee Steinfeld of True Grit fame as poet Emily Dickinson.
What he lacked in reach and grip he made up for in grit and speed.
The grunge, the grind and the grit were still in me and always would be.
I have to just grit my teeth, dig in, and wait for it to pass.
It's the simplest of motions, barely perceptible, but it synthesizes her pride and her grit.
"What the French men lacked to go further, it's grit," Giudicelli told French radio RMC.
Across the months, and months, and miles of this race, we redefined the word grit.
"She has that grit that a lot of people just don't have," Mr. Vanderwaag said.
And that grit and gumption was on full display in his incredible 2011 championship run.
But there is an intangible grit to Sanchez, harking back to Munson and Jorge Posada.
The Dream hoped grit and tough defense would get them one of those eight berths.
Her grit shows immediately, not just from when she walks, but also when she talks.
It is with that same grit (fervor) that she fought her last days on Earth.
Steinfeld beat out more than 15,000 girls for her Oscar-nominated role in "True Grit."
LeFavour's tale is a gritty one, and requires a certain corresponding grit in the reader.
The Angels have showed remarkable resilience and grit while going 20-11 since July 2.523.
"It was a lot of grit, a lot of resolve, that mental piece," she said.
It's rock n' roll grit, plus all kinds of eerie — and we're so here for it.
She must approach this debate with the grit of a boxer, and be ready to fight.
That was more of a sign of grit and grind as much as the 41 points.
Wretch is triumphant, its refined misery, thunderous grooves, vintage tones, and pure grit stoking the flames.
Passion and grit are important, and this question can help you determine where yours are focused.
Carr's leadership and grit earned him plenty of respect, too, both from teammates and Raider Nation.
" Brazil's Marta said: "I'm proud of our performance, the grit that we showed until the end.
There is much talk of "educating for character", with the aim of developing "grit" and "resilience".
"Speaking is hard for me," tweeted former congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, who knows about perseverance and grit.
Older women, African-Americans and LGBT voters stayed with Clinton, inspired by a grit they recognized.
"Going a few days without shampooing is good for giving the style more grit," he explains.
After class, gym-goers can by an alcoholic drink or a mocktail at the Grit Bar.
This is no small feat: merely establishing someone's identity is grit in the wheels of commerce.
She loves Pete Buttigieg's youthful vigor, Joe Biden's experience, Elizabeth Warren's plans and Amy Klobuchar's grit.
She is the author of a new book, GRIT: The Power of Passion and Perseverance (Scribner).
This last question is particularly important to me because I am a psychologist who studies grit.
You can develop the grit necessary to commit to and excel in something you're passionate about.
" Southern Grit Trio ($45, Southern Culture Foods) "Oh my Lord, y'all, these are some good grits!
The material itself feels like a fine grit sandpaper when you run your finger across it.
It's all the grit and off-axis color shifting of a Pentile display, in podcast form.
What can you tell this audience about tech's impact on grit, for both children and adults?
The Finns have a word, sisu, which means stoic perseverance and grit, whatever comes your way.
Not the same as 1200-8000 grit stones, of course, but those cost hundreds of dollars.
The mercury they use to separate gold from grit is poisoning the rivers, the report said.
Remember that Steve's neighbor threw some liquid and grit into the rock tumbler with the rocks.
The result is a well-rounded brew with the toastiness of French press, minus the grit.
That was more of a sign of grit and grind as much as the 218 points.
I felt, with each blow to Daniel's chin, that the dominion of grit was reasserting itself.
And if you buy a Surface Laptop next year, grit your teeth and spend the $50.
Flip over to a Memphis Grizzlies game and watch Grit N' Grind morph into Fizz's Fun.
Instilling grit in your child requires a combination of being demanding and supportive, said Dr. Duckworth.
That essential "grit" for success was a trait of my mother that I saw in Mrs.
The 230-16 season has proved that all that glitters on the PGA Tour is grit.
But they also included a quiz designed to figure out which of the cadets had grit.
In "Grit," a psychologist writes that success comes not just from innate talent but from perseverance.
Instead, I would say that grit is essential to success, but it's not the only thing.
Debbie's adolescent ignorance, combined with that Gallagher grit, have put her in some unnecessarily precarious situations.
She used ingenuity and grit to fight an evil system and won most of the time.
In Finnish, "sisu"means "grit" which she said was what the work Bailis was doing required.
Funding: $5.25 million from True Ventures, Ubiquity Ventures, Capital Factory, Next Coast Ventures, and Grit Ventures.
The Apollo 11 mission was one the greatest collective achievements of American innovation, grit, and determination.
In this way of thinking, grit, resilience and toughness are not traits that people possess intrinsically.
"I grit my gums, I brace myself against the uterine walls," the fetus tells us grimly.
Hillary Clinton has the experience, the grit and the temperament to be our commander-in-chief.
The white working-class hoodie still glows with the Rocky Balboa ideal of grit and tenacity.
We watched a First Lady and First Daughter move through the year with grit and grace.
Alibaba merely used guerrilla warfare tactics based on its grit to defeat a major foreign player.
Not a one seemed perfectly intact, and they all had grit floating in their briny baths.
The vocals slap you in the face with a cold intensity that matches the city's grit.
Even if no breakaway star emerged, there was plenty to admire about the grit of independents.
Depending on the type of nail (natural or artificial), you'll need to use different grit levels.
The additional grit and visual tangibility of the surfaces of these works is patent, expressive, assertive.
By working your way up to the finer grit disks, you'll achieve a smooth finish. 3.
"Their talent, drive, grit and spirit embodies American excellence," she said in a statement on Wednesday.
Related: Our Student Opinion Question "Should Schools Be Teaching, and Evaluating, Social-Emotional Skills Like 'Grit'?"
Glenconner's descriptions of these difficult times are evidence of the grit that underlies her genteel affect.
Glenconner's descriptions of these difficult times are evidence of the grit that underlies her genteel affect.
Your tenacity, grit, love, humanity, devotion to family and work ethic are what make America thrive.
He is a son of Grit Hofmann and a stepson of Uwe Hofmann of Koenigswald, Germany.
In a city whose famed grit is being sanded away, a certain young romantic chases authenticity.
This was the toughest of them all, such was the Croats' grit, and France rose again.
Milan itself, which usually vibrates with energy and creativity, glamour and grit, felt dead on Monday.
In spite of Mr. Cranston's guile and grit, Ms. Swicord's "Wakefield" is something less than that.
Rather than grit it out until the gold-watch party, she started looking for other options.
Not much money or fancy, state-of-the-art gear but full of grit and determination.
The same things that move me in life. Intelligence. Heart. Humor. Empathy. Generosity. Courage. Honesty. Grit.
Even the meaningful analysis that The Discourse often mimics requires some measure of grit and persistence.
In particular, Tosta and Legaspi play young, powerful, misunderstood female leads with grace, authenticity, and grit.
You need to cultivate the grit and energy to keep working and not get burned out.
Reid is also a highly relatable young actress, who manages to alternately convey grit and vulnerability.
It's Me, Reality: Grit Returns to Young-Adult Novels Issue-driven fiction is having a renaissance.
It builds so much heart and grit into a project inherently, no matter what you're shooting.
The would-be king of American grit taking a crack at that quiet paragon of Britishness?
Because of the author's honesty, her grit, her bluntness and her respect for sheer hard work.
Definitely give me Darren Daulton's Art Bell shtick over Curt Schilling talking bloody-sock grit bullshit.
There's less comprehensive data on grit, an idea popularized by University of Pennsylvania psychologist Angela Duckworth.
The story shows the real challenges we faced, and the grit required to get it done.
Chris Christie has seized every chance to show voters that he is a man with true grit.
Admitting how you bounced back from failure shows your grit and ability to learn from your mistakes.
Amalgam of creativity, grit, and amazing food, and nightlife and I don't know what else … and NYU!
It is going to require some grit, passion and persistence; a couple of words in our program.
As for being competitive, fitness and grit are obviously factors, but so are individual courses and conditions.
In fact, a Grit N' Glory artist, Janice Danger, also did the massive mandala on his head.
"When you own your belly jelly, you expose your grit, strength, who you are," the video states.
" Schildt added, "[The Blues] had heart and grit and kind of represent the city of St. Louis.
"Most who stay here do it either out of grit, lack of options or attachment," said Komraus.
" Nietzel wrote, "Measuring neighborhood adversity is not the same as assessing an individual student's resilience or grit.
We just have to identify and choose the candidate with the grit to make real growth happen.
SROs have historically played critical roles in preventing and stopping school violence through quick thinking and grit.
But what happens when that cowboy can no longer just grit his teeth and be a man?
Bushnell does not look too happy about having to grit her teeth through the whole uncomfortable experience.
To do that Chandra should grit his teeth and sell off all the peripheral stakes and businesses.
True grit Finally, there are some virtues that grow more easily out of the compost of losing.
Britain's otherness was good for Europe, a welcome speck of liberal grit in the unctuous continental oyster.
Should he stick to his principles and alienate them, or grit his teeth through a synagogue marriage?
Those little tobacco sticks have been the hallmark of glamour and grit since the silent film era.
With characteristic resourcefulness and grit, our forces fight to maintain a level of readiness despite funding shortfalls.
But Samantha had real grit – she came from a long career of rufflin' feathers and climbing trees.
Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota showed off Midwestern grit by smiling through her announcement speech in a snowstorm.
In the bathroom, where the grit was more gradual and less extreme, it did a better job.
To remove any lingering grit, soak clams in a bowl of lightly salted water for 20 minutes.
"[It showed that] I'm a real fighter, that I have a lot of grit," she said. "Surprising."    
The grit theory of achievement seems justified by the results, if the results are what you're after.
In particular, post-mortem contamination by other sources of carbon can sprinkle grit into the radioactive clockwork.
I got the lowest possible score on Duckworth's Grit Scale, and dropped right onto my fainting couch.
It's the sort of grit and dedication that leads people to better financial outcomes – statistics prove it.
"Persistence and grit were frequently cited as prerequisites for success, as was scrappiness," according to the study.
Don't tell them they are special Kids can be celebrated for their passion, their grit, their dedication.
"With All Due Respect: Defending America with Grit and Grace" is scheduled to arrive in stores Tuesday.
Their carry baskets hide yesterday's snack crumbs, crumpled art projects, splashed coffee and grit from the sandbox.
Grant says there's a time when grit will get you nowhere but stuck further in a hole.
We just had to try to win the second half on grit, really, and just will it.
How to grit your teeth and send your creative work into the uncaring void of the internet.
They'd rather have your lettuce wet and limp than risk a bit of grit in their teeth.
The next day, clean the tripe thoroughly under cold running water, scrubbing vigorously to remove any grit.
Built up dust or grit may be interrupting the power flow and keeping your controller from charging.
It's a stark, yet refreshing contrast to the grit and frenetic pace of New York streets outside.
Which is lucky for Emily, because the world she lives in requires such grit and mental fortitude.
Experience like that is indicative of the confidence, grit, and poise required to succeed in any endeavor.
" Put another way: "When the machine is corrupted, you are the grit that gums up the works.
He later praised her for her grit, her heart and her loyalty to him and his goals.
The streetwalking Vivian Ward, stage-dominating Lilli Vanessi and hardscrabble Eliza Doolittle are not lacking in grit.
The Warriors did not need to leave the grit of Oakland for the gloss of San Francisco.
But there are also inspiring moments, like the grit shown by those aboard United Airlines Flight 93.
I wanted to capture some of the strength and grit you need to survive in this world.
James Dyson The way engineers tackle seemingly insoluble problems with ingenuity and grit is something to behold.
Let's never forget the workers who demonstrated grit and commitment during the crisis --as they've always done.
If she leaves, it will be with the admiration of many Britons, who respect her uncomplaining grit.
France really showing some grit here in answer to Argentina's fiery goals on either side of halftime.
And country music, with its mix of compassion and grit, was an obvious soundtrack for the relationship.
If you're stuck on ice or mud, the grit will help give you the grip to escape.
Yes, striving to accomplish a single overarching goal every day means you have grit, determination and resilience.
The amount of grit in the paint determines the speed: the more sand, the slower the surface.
Third, he recommends turning to physical remembrances of strength — flashing back to your own moxie and grit.
She moves from Wisconsin to New York City — from creamy naïveté, that is, to diamond-grit experience.
As I mentioned earlier, the two things that are most important to me are grit and integrity.
Even so, the vast majority of FLI students are succeeding, thanks to talent, grit and peer support.
President Obama urged me to grit my teeth and lay off Bernie as much as I could.
In my humble opinion — and I do mean humble — we need some grit and resolve, hope, healing.
Yes, his path had been made possible by plentiful grit and by college football's graduate transfer trend.
These guys have a lot of grit, and when you watch them every day, they don't quit.
And you made it your own with grace and with grit and with style, and good humor.
Brooke has Texas grit: respecting everyone and taking no shit from anybody, least of all her spouse.
There was soul and grit in it that I think a kid from the suburbs really needed.
To earn a fair shot in life, they must rely on grit, hard work, persistence and determination.
But being too soft and nice means we don't have the grit and toughness for the job.
Its author, University of Pennsylvania psychologist and MacArthur "genius" Angela Duckworth, has said her measure, "grit" — i.e.
Ducksworth is a psychology professor at the University of Pennsylvania and has gained fame in recent years though a TED talk about grit that has now been viewed more than 15 million times, and a follow-up best-selling book titled Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance.
Today, you can catch her on Fox's reality show American Grit where she's the only female military expert.
The grit and determination and perseverance and strength, both physically and mentally, to be a survivor like that.
Voters will demand that Lava Jato continue unimpeded; politicians may try to put grit in the judicial machinery.
" It was saccharine, it was cheesy, it was the antithesis of the grit and grain of "Ordinary People.
By the end, the towel would be covered with a thick white grit from the caked-up residue.
Duckworth's research uncovered a silver lining for those who lack in "stick-to-itness": People can cultivate grit.
But like those traits, grit is also influenced by what happens to us, and what we make happen.
She is the author of a new book, GRIT: The Power of Passion and Perseverance (Scribner, May 3).
Talladega is an inspiring location to film and you can feel the history and grit of the track.
Bridges' celebrated career has included films ranging from the serious (True Grit) to the comical (The Big Lebowski).
You see kids fostering a kind of grit, where they keep going and going until they get it.
"Nancy was the beautiful skater, and Tonya was just grit and jump, if that makes sense," she said.
But the "grit and grind" Memphis Grizzlies get props for a stark design that honors Civil Rights heroes.
For a lot of the following entrepreneurs, growing their social app came down to one thing: pure grit.
The book is a gospel in praise of grit, not just for autistic people but for wider society.
But it showed some grit last quarter with $390 million in revenue and 186 million global daily users.
For three sweet months I did little more than vault bollards and attempt frontflips off yellow grit bins.
Of course, success in all of these pillars still hinges on one large unknown: mental toughness or grit.
"They're showing real Canadian grit, as are their families for whom this is also an ordeal," she said.
Ridley showcased Latino actors by gifting their characters with integrity, compassion, courage, complexity, grit, determination, flaws and frailty.
The result is a city that's become more vital than ever without sacrificing all of its trademark grit.
It's a cauldron full of wet cornflakes, bits of grit, greasy cabbage, and a great big wooden spoon.
The Montana Ice Festival may sound magical, but this annual ice climbing competition is all about athletic grit.
But some thought differently after they met Dreamers and heard stories that revealed their courage, grit and determination.
Join us in the episode below as we talk about grit, crossword puzzles, writing diverse characters, and more.
Off we go down the river, armed with little more than personal grit and a couple of harpoons.
Berdan, based in Detroit, writes on various subjects, and operates a website 'Man of Grit' http://www.manofgrit.com/home.html.
But what I really needed was grit to take on a heavier workload, not a 50-50 partner.
It has plenty of terror and grit, beginning with an early-morning mugging in the summer of 1971.
For the Memphis Grizzlies over the past half-decade, Grit And Grind has been a way of life.
"I am trying to stay focused," repeats Alicia, using up every last bit of grit in her larynx.
"There's a big mental health factor here, because gap years help build resiliency, tenacity, and grit," he said.
Jet was able to surprise his opponent a couple of times via sheer grit, but he still lost.
Like many, the first few months of adapting to the the unforgiving grit of New York wasn't easy.
This apple exemplifies American exceptionalism; it is a feat of science as well as of grit and determination.
The Irish played with grit, nous and genuine tenacity, and won in remarkably Italian fashion as a result.
To complete the fastest-ever run across the United States, you need more than talent, guts and grit.
It's clear that both parties will eventually have to grit their teeth and compromise to get anything passed.
Attach the backing plate to your drill and sand the entire headlight with the 800-grit sanding disk.
GRIT AND GLITTER: BEFORE AND AFTER STONEWALL at the Museum of the Moving Image (June 21970-July 280).
" You might also discuss controversies around this movement, as outlined in articles like "Testing for Joy and Grit?
Think of the Bad Boys Pistons, the Showtime Lakers, the Jail Blazers, or the Grit N' Grind Grizzlies.
Skill, hard work, and grit, are the attributes that will ultimately deliver the best way of doing things.
It was a show of raw grit that brought this particular writer, and many other people, to tears.
"I always felt she had grit," Thibault, who also won his first W.N.B.A. championship, said of Delle Donne.
It would be flipped out of shape, hiding grit or sharp, calcified fragments that cut at my tongue.
Growing up amid grit and glamour, these '80s kids learned how to make creative lives of their own.
He handled his lot with grace and grit, as Sarah Lyall showed in a lovely profile in February.
Therefore, the solution comes not from the grit of our steelworkers but from the guts of our lawmakers.
I wanted to make it real — I wanted to set up a sense of grit within the production.
White, who calls her brand of Southern women's fiction "grit lit," traces her novelistic ambitions to middle school.
The series turns the blood, gore and grit up to 11, and doesn't bother to hold anything back.
These lowly mats also stop the grit and grime that scratch hard-surface floors and soil expensive carpets.
The city seems to have an inadequate supply of grit for its roads, and few if any snowploughs.
Balancing verité grit with sometimes-howling humor, Matteo Garrone's new movie is subtler than what viewers might anticipate.
Balancing verité grit with sometimes-howling humor, Dogman takes a subtler, tenderer turn than Garrone fans might anticipate.
After my initial display of grit, I wobbled, skipping classes, hanging with others, trying to forget something terrible.
I often think that the grit is driven by some kind of obligation to the Entrepreneur Society of America.
That offspring would be a featherweight hairspray that also volumizes hair and adds texture and a hint of grit.
He watched as the auto industry imploded and housing collapsed, and he grit his teeth through the subsequent recession.
"There is a work ethic and grit about that that allows me to help make a difference," she says.
The tech firm describes its team as a community that embodies several values, including curiosity, grit, purpose and inclusiveness.
"I used my mama's grit to get through commuter college and law school," Warren says in the video's voiceover.
But their characters just don't have the chemistry and grit of the original oddball trio, Han, Leia and Luke.
Some of the people she profiles in her book show how grit — a combination of passion and persistence — works.
Often when Davis is striking he looks like Dominick Cruz but with none of the grit or the grace.
Her answer: "I'm running this campaign on grit" — as demonstrated by her February campaign announcement outside in a snowstorm.
The challenges faced are recast as the building blocks of pure American grit, aka an asset in the world.
Depp is convincingly vulnerable and forlorn, all while maintaining the Hatter's otherworldly eccentricity, and Wasikowska has the requisite grit.
" Michael B. Jordan in "Fruitvale Station," Hailee Steinfeld in "True Grit," Quvenzhané Wallis in "Beasts of the Southern Wild.
He has yet to repeat that experiment, though fellow grinders revere it as the ultimate tale of grinder grit.
Bollinger is simply trying to prove that there's room for some grit in the typically clean electric vehicle space.
For me, America is a place where things can happen if you work hard and have lots of grit.
The successes of Silicon Valley CEOs are usually down to a combination of luck, grit and shrewd business acumen.
The diamond/metal grit is very abrasive, it will sharpen your knife but you cannot really polish the edge.
But somewhere underneath the surface, there's a deeper truth you can tap into with enough focus, grit, and magic.
Gonzalez wipes grime and grit off the door panel, holds up one of his cards, and looks at me.
OGDEN, Utah — Bystanders shield their eyes from the swirling grit kicked up by the bright green and yellow helicopter.
Casey had grit, loved sports, and had no qualms about being better than the boys on her football team.
Kara-France showed grit to overcome the pain he was clearly in and scored a knockdown in the first.
Angela Duckworth of the University of Pennsylvania is the researcher most associated with the study and popularization of grit.
It's an art in love with the street, with grit, the stuff display cases are supposed to keep out.
Though that might seem an insurmountable difficulty, Chase was and still is committed to the grit of the work.
I can really identify with this book's message: 'believe in your passion, identify a goal, and persevere through grit.
"There is a work ethic and grit about that that allows me to help make a difference," she said.
An exclusive preschool is promising to teach tots skills like grit, adaptability, and empathy to survive the digital age.
McPhee writes admiringly of the Corps' grit, determination, even genius, but running through the essay is a strong countercurrent.
I'm also personally a fan of the soft, chewy, English muffin bun that has a lovely dusting of grit.
"Grit doesn't mean keep doing the thing that's failing," says Grant in a speech to Utah State University graduates.
The way you use Auto-Tune on it adds a lot to the efficacy and grit of that song.
Or I listen to Iron Maiden because I get angry and I need to grit my teeth to something.
He could hear grit crunch beneath his thin leather shoe soles as he stepped along the far mirror wall.
That's the stuff which title winners are made of, and shows the grit required to win the Premier League.
LG: That's the thing about ... KS: What the hell is with the crab, like what's the grit, the outside?
Going into the gym and training in a repetitive fashion builds grit and an ability to persevere through challenges.
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Tynan's journey to CEO shows that the road to success is more about grit and determination than anything else.
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But her Snow White is fresh, a little snotty but highly capable, with far more grit than her Prince.
"Every visitor to Ilulissat should grit their teeth and pay for the helicopter flight over the icebergs," McGonigal said.
It's not enough to keep babies fed, rested and changed — they also need to learn grit and sign language.
He said of Game 6, "Just a lot of heart, a lot of grit, being resilient" — not "bring resilient."
I have had to grit my teeth and force a smile so I don't make the offender feel uncomfortable.
It is a foundation laid by a people of grit whose great suffering has been eclipsed by greater determination.
Researchers have found that "grit" is actually more predicative of success than IQ. The real winners don't back down.
My advice for starting a company like mine: Grit or quit — building a company is like a boxing match.
It is rare indeed that a graduate student displays that level of perseverance (and grit) – but that was Linda.
But at large scale or small, inside or outdoors, I prefer Mr. Villar Rojas when he shows some grit.
And this difference is at least partially explained by his grit and monomaniacal focus on making his business succeed.
It's been scientifically proven that anyone can develop grit, which can greatly increase one's chances of success in life.
Same burned-out feeling at the back of the throat, with bits of airborne grit catching on the epiglottis.
This president believes the grit and enterprise of Americans working together, not government and bureaucracy, will solve any problem.
" —Caroline Preston We asked teachers if they consciously taught resilience, or related topics like "grit" or "growth mind-set.
After all, my family had been fed the lie that polio could be overcome with enough grit and perseverance.
Harriet has always been with me … I thought, that's who I want to be, someone with grit and gumption.
Another way to practice building "grit and resilience and empathy" in kids is spending time reading with them, she said.
We weren't selecting a pastor, but someone we knew had the grit to take on the Swamp Creatures & Deep State.
The meat needed to be rinsed properly so that no grain of sand or grit would get into the pig.
When you say grit, I'm assuming you're referring to the book that everyone in Silicon Valley loves to talk about.
As for what could be breaking those switches on current keyboards, theories run from dust to grit to metal fatigue.
Colleen is tough and intelligent, and Henwick gives her a grit that makes Colleen more watchable than her bland counterpart.
Every once in a while, a story comes around that reminds us of the sheer power of grit and determination.
It removes grit from every surface imaginable, including stovetops, sinks, baking sheets, Dutch ovens, and stainless steel pots and pans.
That showed me right there that if you don't give up—with grit, perseverance, determination—you can do great things.
Candidates vying for a position as a start-up founder with Antler must show they have "grit" to be considered.
Psychologist Angela Duckworth found that Olympic athletes, actors, and other high achievers shared two common traits: grit and self-discipline.
But this is one startup that's already shown its true grit by proving it's in it for the long haul.
Sisters are doin' it for themselves, with far more grit and common sense than any of the men around them.
You may have to grit your teeth a little longer, though: The service isn't set to begin until March 2018.
Haley won her battle with grit and grace, but she faced criticism at home for her reactive, not proactive, stance.
Texture/ConsistencyNot as silky as the WF's variety — still smooth, but with a thinner consistency and a bit of grit.
No, Yorkshire is an accent full of grit and quiet determination, which is what makes it perfect for the Starks.
The Memphis guard summoned some savage grit to become the hero of the Tigers' win over Temple on Wednesday night.
I can say this because it took me 15 years of hard work and grit to gain West Wing privileges.
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"People are realising that when it comes to it, a good mare can have amazing grit and determination," says Fredericks.
Or at least he didn't look at me like the grit that gets in between your phone and your case.
As well as her grit and aggression, her very personalized training has helped as the couple travel the world together.
A poor student from a poor school who does so must be someone with unusual amounts of grit and tenacity.
Instead, he's an old-fashioned literalist and represents the perennial power of grit even in a time that's squeaky clean.
Through hard work, grit and unbending determination, generation after generation of Americans have secured success for themselves and their families.
" She is the author of "Shoot It. Sell It. Show It.: How I Made An Independent Film with Grit & Google.
Windex Original Glass Cleaner cuts through grit and grease with ease thanks to its time-tested active ingredient ammonia-D.
The duality evokes the carnal grit and transformative, escapist role-play that characterized sexual scenarios available to intrepid San Franciscans.
When Hillary Clinton tells the story of her mother's grit, it all may be true, but it's obviously self-­serving.
Instead, character traits like grit, curiosity, persistence and self-­control are the keys to success in school, college and life.
Today, having lost, we owe it to our nation to grit our teeth and give President-elect Trump a chance.
In fact, the country's thriving small businesses credit success to intangibles like an entrepreneur's grit and how hard employees work.
It takes a founder with grit, vision, and the ability to transform a good idea into a billion-dollar business.
Then they went off to do grueling work in the factory or they learned toughness and grit in the military.
"My catastrophic failure in college forged my grit, which would ultimately be tested in the crucible of combat," McCarthy said.
Individual traits ranging from growth mindsets to grit have a legitimate role as we think about pathways out of poverty.
In reality, it's the sugar grit left at the bottom of a drugstore candy dispenser distilled into gel cap form.
The Grizzlies doubling down on Grit and Grind—and pure defiant weirdness—are the transactions that sum it up best.
I swear that this time discipline, grit and force of will — three qualities that have always seemed elusive — will reign.
With a lot of grit and stalking, we got her qualified for treatment — and she is alive and well today.
" He added, with a touch of Texan grit, "It's easier than going to Chelsea and being ignored in a gallery.
The lo-fi grain of Greer's handheld camcorder helps maintain that nostalgic and timeless feel that romanticizes New York grit.
Limited risks are increasingly cast by experts as an experience essential to childhood development, useful in building resilience and grit.
Equal parts grit and grandiosity, he views himself as a fed-up political rebel, railing in monologue against one-percenters.
Wet both the 30.993-grit sandpaper and the headlight lens and sand in a circular motion for about five minutes.
Ms. Awe and Ms. Greer play their roles with humor, grit and team spirit — palpable even behind those mesh masks.
From 1977 to 2001, Richard Sandler photographed startling juxtapositions between the grit and glamour of New York City and Boston.
But it was kind of fun to watch them grit their teeth in two rictus grins and struggle to try.
Horan has been excellent in France, scoring goals in each of her two starts and providing some two-way grit.
"She was determined and full of grit," Robin Rich Fulton, one of her playing partners, said in a telephone interview.
So maybe it's time to apply your grit to a new goal — getting at least one B before you graduate.
The math behind the American dream — a nobody, combined with pure grit, transforms into a somebody — is already a reach.
It blotted out the sky and left the residents of the former port, Muynak, in western Uzbekistan, chewing salty grit.
Remove or roll up any area rugs and use a dust mop or vacuum to remove grit under the rugs.
I would never describe her voice as beautiful, but in place of beauty it has so much grit and spirit.
The midfield, typified by the stereotypically English grit of Jordan Henderson and James Milner, did its job capably if unspectacularly.
She is using that personal hardship to project grit and distinguish herself from "most people in politics," as she says.
There are a lot of different ways to suss out grit, but that's one big thing that I look for.
He has the grit and experience to be the thoughtful leader of this essential force to enforce our competition laws.
Critics have tried to seal his work in a jar labeled "grit lit," but he is not so easily contained.
Mr. Murray's story parallels that of his city's transformation from a town of waterfront grit to liberal, high-tech sheen.
In the way it constantly shows off Pinkman's determination and grit, the film has the style of a revenge thriller.
" Obama gets involved: "President Obama urged me to grit my teeth and lay off Bernie as much as I could.
"The facts on the ground are already creating opportunities for anyone who has talent and grit and ambition," he said.
Videos of him kicking down banana trees with his steel shins are a testament to human grit and athletic potential.
We're trying to bring back the melody, quality, and true grit which has been sorely missing from heavy metal lately.
Distilling the theorizing behind earlier projects, Theorem is a meditation on the fervor, grit, and craving of the urban experience.
You can find the fun and grit of juggling a few pucks around, but there's an inevitability you're fighting against.
Spalding's voice has more grit and less warble, more breath and less trill, her band more snap and less drift.
Similarly, when crowded, Nasukawa tends to grit his teeth and rely on a back-stepping or back-sliding left swing.
"I love the subway system because of the fact that there is still some grit to it, some New York type of grit to it; there is still some of the old New York to be found," said Mr. Stewart, a self-described subway fanatic and part of a posse called the Super Subway Bros.
LaMotta wasn't half the boxer, and nothing special as hitters go, but he had spoiled all of that with his grit.
Silicon Valley's emphasis on work-life balance may be evolving, but its priesthood still values a very particular kind of grit.
The East Coast cities were all grit and broken glass and fear while the West Coast cities were dry and alien.
" Donna Scaggs, who spotted the motorcade on the journey, told the Republic that she considered McCain the "epitome of American grit.
Duckworth breaks it down very simply why grit works: Talent x effort = skill Skill x effort = achievement It's all about achievement.
Just by pulling up roots in another country and coming here, she's already shown grit, ambition, and a strong work ethic.
Be that as it may, plenty of archival data has been collected on psychological traits highly correlated with grit, like conscientiousness.
That the world is finally recognizing the physicality and grit that comes along with her profession is something she finds gratifying.
Her fights take a kind of grit and tenacity that is often sugarcoated in our modern-day stories of entrepreneurial success.
Some of the races command 683,268 souls or more, all embodying grit and determination, whether they are first-timers or pros.
It is also about the grit and glamour of the city at a time when rents were affordable and muggings rife.
Most recently, HBO's drama The Deuce, set in '70s-era Times Square, captures the grit and hustle of that iconic era.
But it is possible — it just takes guts, grit, and a scrappiness that even the film's supervillain admits he's impressed by.
Tom Taylor plays Jake as a kind of rolling tragedy, staggering through a waking nightmare with dogged determination and admirable grit.
"As much as talent counts, effort counts twice," writes Angela Duckworth of the University of Pennsylvania, in "Grit", published in 2016.
So I think unless something changes, we are going to have to grit our teeth and watch these awful bailouts again.
If you've read Angela Duckworth's "Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance," you will recognize this quality when you see it.
The team delayed the probe's touchdown in order to ensure that their collection mechanism would still work on the larger grit.
The songs aren&apost sad odes to what was lost, but reflective of the grit and hope necessary to keep going.
Without MBAs (or even college degrees) these men prove that grit, ingenuity, and imagination may be the real key to success.
The bottom line: The robust scientific ecosystem in the U.S. will continue to thrive, and scientists with grit should stick around.
John launched FUBU in 1992 with just $40, but with grit and tenacity, grew it into a $6 billion fashion brand.
And what is lost in rhetorical energy, she makes up for in the passion that is expressed in relentlessness and grit.
In her interviews with those who have demonstrated exceptional grit, she notes that all of them pursue something that has purpose.
But chemicals like mercury, which miners in Crepurizao dump to separate gold from grit, can leave a large footprint of contamination.
But "Grit", Ms Duckworth's first book, is part of a broader trend which is influencing organisations from sports teams to schools.
The G.P.A. mentality means tremendous emphasis has now been placed on grit, the ability to trudge through long stretches of difficulty.
She is an inspiration to millions of Latinas, and her career serves as testament to what grit and determination can accomplish.
He emphasized what we today may call grit: finding the value in trying to achieve, and not in attaining actual achievements. 
"We want to take all the energy and grit from the courts and put it under the spotlight," Mr. Hallberg said.
The system wasn't perfect, but at least it rewarded grit and steadfastness, which are good for our economy and our culture.
At 78, Cooper still evokes the young woman, full of enthusiasm, adventure and grit, who sparked a revolution in contemporary art.
Over eight years in the Senate and four as secretary of state, she built a reputation for grit and bipartisan collaboration.
DoorDash is looking for workers with "courage and grit" who are "quick, adaptable and resilient," says Chief People Officer Sarah Wagener.
"And most careers worth having involve a fair amount of determination, grit, and just general 'try try again'-ing," she added.
Her life was full of grit and hard work, and Insider has collected 15 lesser-known facts to celebrate her legacy.
The grit of this team, the market opportunity in human-centric security, and enthusiasm of their customers convinced us to invest.
Grant researched graduation speeches before giving his and learned that most extol the importance of living with generosity, authenticity and grit.
"The best word is ganas in Spanish and I would translate it to be not just vigor, but grit," he said.
Just by pulling up roots in another country and coming here, she's already shown grit, ambition and a strong work ethic.
The company employs myriad technologies for its unmanned flying dogfighters that include computer vision, physics and some pretty serious engineering grit.
Said peer was talking about what he considered the most "American" movies and he was listing True Grit and the like.
They look like they'd rather be licking grit off a lint roller or massaging an oiled up and aroused Melvyn Bragg.
As a result, she's forced to rely upon her own resourcefulness, finding reservoirs of grit she didn't realize that she possessed.
Maybe her apparent lack of legible blackness — of grit, stank and swagger — made a striking contrast with his abundance of it.
Judson Dance Theater had all of that in its fabric: rigor and ordinariness, humor and grit, the spontaneity of the moment.
"Cleveland has always been the underdog, but we're also known for our hustle and our true grit," Emily said on Instagram.
It was in their knowledge of the game and method of preparation, their desire and grit, their will to succeed. 2.
You can hear the grit and locale in their recordings; the artists are keeping their creative direction in their own hands.
The Dumbo grit that Mr. Kravit loves is still there, and as development continues, the area "just gets better," he said.
Today, the neighborhood, which the city rezoned in 2005 to cap heights and lure apartments, has lost much of its grit.
Retired New England Patriots player Rob Gronkowski recently spoke out about Brady's future in the NFL, praising his former teammate's grit.
In start-ups, people who are great hires have grit and tenacity, because it's hard and everything's breaking all the time.
An obituary on Tuesday about the author Charles Portis referred incorrectly to Indian Territory, where his novel "True Grit" was set.
She's still a strong singer, especially on "Told You So," but some of her essential grit is lost to the machines.
It must take a lot of grit and organization to be in the military and attend school at the same time.
This generation is totally equipped with the tools, the education, and the grit to effect lasting positive change in our country.
Ms. Ferris's ferocious Expressionistic art, with its Crumb-like crosshatching, nails the grit-in-your-mouth feel of her home city.
Others mourned the end of a collaboration that brought Mormon children into contact with non-Mormons, and taught the boys grit.
Four past champions of the Scripps National Spelling Bee on what the competition taught them about hard work, grit and luck.
My experience is most very successful people have a few things in common: grit, luck, talent, and a tolerance for risk.
Loathe her politics and her methods — Hellman certainly did — but admire her flair and her grit and her second-act dress.
According to Kidwell and others in and around the program, a unique combination of luck, skill, and grit did the trick.
It's Black Friday and Cyber Monday shopping — a four-day "holiday" that takes plenty of endurance and grit to do right.
"On a very personal note I want to thank Hillary Clinton for your grace and grit," McKinnon said during her speech.
Skills can only take you so far without the grit, determination and mental willpower to tackle anything life throws at you.
Steinfeld&aposs breakout role was in the 2010 movie "True Grit," which earned her an Oscar nomination at 14 years old.
At its core is the idea that we can achieve well-being by our own efforts, by showing determination and grit.
The original studies inspired a surge in research into how character traits could influence educational outcomes (think grit and growth mindset).
To come back and win the Masters after all the highs and lows is a testament to excellence, grit, and determination.
Muslim-Americans have contributed skills and shown grit, making a difference on a battlefield from which most Americans are far too detached.
I do think that most VCs would probably yearn for most of their founders and CEOs to have some of this grit.
I got to tell him how much his voice has impacted me as a musician — someone with such grit and such rasp.
Because of this opportunity, I decided to stay in The Big Apple and open up my own tattoo shop, Grit N' Glory.
To the men at the helm, our female bodies were weak, contaminating, unworthy of displaying their precious badge of achievement and grit.
In fact, her hair and outfit were impeccable in the face of relentless desert grit and threatened imprisonment in the Dosh Khaleen.
It takes pure grit to stand in a ring with another person knowing that the impending skirmish is going to get ugly.
There's a great book called "The Willpower Instinct" that's really wonderful and lays out a lot of the qualities relative to grit.
He's also an actor (you might recall his unforgettable cameo in Trainwreck), a reality-TV host (of American Grit), and a philanthropist.
Today, they're sharing a new single called "Mage Image," a blast of swirling grit that follows the sickly title of the record.
And yet, thanks to equal parts grit and corruption, Emelianenko walked away with a majority decision victory and a purple, bloody face.
They thus conclude that other, unobservable, characteristics are at work—the sort of stuff that laymen refer to as "effort" or "grit".
Meanwhile, a "Movements on the Rise" selection offers themed playlists, like Latin Divas, Fierce Femmes, and Electric Grit, to name a few.
Bourdain had pure grit coursing through his veins, and the courage to try to change the way we look at the world.
It's the commodification, and glossing, of the grit, the gang-mentality, the blood, sweat and tears into sepia toned Coca Cola adverts.
" Tur is being honored for "providing unique insight into Trump voters" and displaying "grit and perseverance demonstrating the honor of her profession.
She's the pinnacle of grace and grit in my eyes, and I want to be just like her when I grow up.
"Bill fought with courage and grit as he did all things in life," his family said in a statement obtained by ESPN.
Psychologist and MacArthur Fellow Angela Duckworth, author of the bestseller "Grit," says that talent is only part of the equation for success.
To ensure a future where anyone with enough dedication and grit can succeed in agriculture will require bold action and decisive leadership.
Brian Truitt, USA Today: One Direction singer Styles, who makes his acting debut here, offers a surprising amount of grit and pathos.
Though it makes me grit my teeth, I understand the mental mechanisms behind conspiracy theories about Sandy Hook and the Paris attacks.
Enter Martin Scorsese and his brat pack to bring New York mobsters and their street-smart, terrifying grit to the silver screen.
" (Karen Fairchild didn't mention a title in her intro.) Ashley McBryde showed off her signature grit in new single, "Girl Goin' Nowhere.
He filmed shows with Iggy Pop and Marky Ramone, recalled the grit and glory of '77 for SPIN in his wistful growl.
Few parents who pick up Angela Duckworth's book "Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance," will be thinking about raising a quitter.
"We've shown some grit and some toughness to win some tough games on the road," Miami coach Eric Spoelstra told the media.
But some of their films are in a more realistic register, such as Fargo, No Country For Old Men, and True Grit.
And there's more ambition in the music, which doubles down on grit while also rounding things out with a buffer of soul.
Her character experiences the biggest growth of them all, losing the insolence that makes her great but replacing it with imaginative grit.
In Grit & Grace, McGraw explains that some of his team decided to walk away after he asked them to workout with him.
Yes, it requires some training, but it's nothing you can't handle with a little grit, some dedication, and a reliable internet connection.
According to Duckworth, author of the bestseller "Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance, " success comes more from practice and hard work.
Hailee Steinfeld, best known for her roles in "True Grit" and the "Pitch Perfect" sequels, will play the titular character of Dickinson.
He faces all this in order to find out whether it's practice, pedigree or just plain grit that brings in the wins.
Two of his favorite artists are Wagner and Brecht; he combines the grandeur of the former with the grit of the latter.
"I see a lot grit and a lot of guys who love each other," Brown said in a postgame interview on CBS.
They lose what made them special last year, their grit and kind of grind, with Isaiah Thomas just having unbelievable fourth quarters.
Ultimately, the best way to put a fork in flashbacks about stupid mistakes is to grit your teeth and accept what happened.
They keep some of that black metal grit, but their curious, unpolished take on metalpunk veers sharply towards goth and post-punk.
It's a treasured mythology in America, this belief that hard work and a touch of grit is all one needs to succeed.
Partly because of the heavy smoking habits of students and faculty, the library's tulip wood interior has darkened with grit over time.
In this deal, it's a blast to have to grit your teeth, get up off the mat and go after it again.
For experts, a limited exposure to risks provides experiences that are essential to childhood development and useful in building resilience and grit.
" Trump spoke of American grit, of "total American resolve," of American heart and American hands, whipping his audience into chants of "USA!
We are a nation of strivers who can pull ourselves up by our bootstraps with the right combination of grit and determination.
"She had her own grit and eye of the tiger inside her, and I had not seen that before that race," Mrs.
You also see what it takes to be a woman in this man's world — the spirit, grit, pain and, of course, laughter.
On some days, they would grab a camera and drive to a deserted warehouse with just enough industrial grit to be edgy.
The result is a movie about large setbacks and small triumphs, and the grit that takes you from one to the other.
Every lemon bar filling is an attempt to transform lemon juice and sugar from liquid and grit into a unified, creamy fluff.
But asked to carry more emotional weight in the scenes with Negan, Ms. Martin-Green sold Sasha's sorrow and grit with aplomb.
The country star shares a "hearty breakfast that won't weigh you down" from his new fitness book Grit & Grace 4 large eggs
The reality star says the road to success wasn't easy and required a lot of grit and persistence despite various career obstacles.
If you want to push yourself to ingrain this secret to success, read on and learn these three ways to build grit.
But this photo registers heavy with what I can only call a true grit and a palpable, authentic determination emanating from Doba.
He recognizes from experience that the discomfort of that bit of grit lodged in his imagination is creativity, but that is all.
First, Wang suspects that who fail may have more grit or put in more effort than people who catapult to the top.
Instead, they grit their teeth through every question, treating every encounter as something in between a legal deposition and a hostage negotiation.
The quartet's palette ranged from the subtle and creepy, as in the insectoid chromatic stirrings of the opening, to grunge-band grit.
The dark color in the vein is dirt or grit in the shrimp's digestive tract, and it is not harmful to ingest.
Vancouver, with its snowcapped mountains and sleek, squeaky-clean downtown can seem to a new visitor to be lacking in urban grit.
Without MBAs (or even college degrees) these men prove that grit, ingenuity, and street smarts may be the real key to success.
This particular imagining of cool, which turns on a fantasy of long-lost ethnic grit, exists in opposition to modern Jewish stereotypes.
We have the passion, grit, and numbers to make a real difference — on legislation now and at the ballot box next November.
If you can grit through it, the film offers a rewarding — if also unnerving — look at survival in the face of tragedy.
She wasn't always well-reviewed, but she took the knocks with typical grit, and she schooled others to do so as well.
In the quest to make things flawless and beautiful, we remove the grit and spirit, the qualities that actually make them interesting.
Building Grit in Girls Through Mountain Biking Experts say the sport encourages strength, confidence and a chance to splash in mud puddles.
And while New York has lost much of its 1980s grit, it remains dangerous for individuals who resist the homogeneous white masses.
It's an unlikely grit that seems to manifest directly from the desperate realization that each play is more important than the last.
While this wasn't a high-tech demonstration or a profound panel, it was a powerful display of grit in the face of opposition.
My own employer later, who had managed cleaning teams in Building 2000's hotel, her muteness: this grit stole wraps her as well.
There's more grit than glamour to Manhattan's theater district these days, between the body-painted desnudas and Dave & Busters flotsam littering the gutters.
Praising American "grit, determination and imagination" in pushing scientific boundaries, the two also said it is an exciting time for spaceflight in America.
But despite their unending work and grit, too many others in my state and country are blocked from accessing stable and affordable housing.
Stylistically, it's pretty cool—grit-filtered footage that corresponds to the song's lyrics with performance footage from everyone involved—but it's ultimately inessential.
Beaton is now 24, and unsurprisingly has become something of a poster child for Crimson because of his own grit-and-determination success.
When it comes to differences in psychological attributes like grit, the evidence of generational difference is much less robust than you might think.
They couldn't use the paint typically used on Alaska roads, an epoxy filled with glass beads and grit that prevents cars from skidding.
Obama win the White House, Obama touted the four years Clinton served as his top diplomat as evidence of her tough-nosed grit.
TC: Presumably, most of the women in this audience, like you, have no shortage of grit or they probably would not be here.
For those who hold it close, though, it's a place of grit and authenticity, where dilapidation sits next door to Beaux-Arts splendor.
The CPJ says he "combined the grit of the most battle-hardened reporter with the elegiac soul of a 19th-century Romantic poet".
Keep the grit out of your face (and your lungs) without sacrificing your day-glo raver style with this galaxy-print face mask.
" That is, sometimes grit finds its way into your underwater breathing apparatus and your face mask, as Dillon described it, starts to "sweat.
"We're very connected to grit and struggle and the belief that if you work hard, you do better and dream bigger," he said.
It's all propelled the Brittany Howard's effortless soul, those touches of grit that she finds when she hurls her voice upwards without warning.
Instead, the script uses his budding relationship with Miriam like the grit that forms a pearl, slowly accreting layers of story around it.
"This one tonight was a lot of grit, a lot of character, a lot of competitive bats late in the game," Farrell said.
Sheffield steel, that's both perfectly Northern, but with a core of galactic grit that's lived through so many faces and so many lives.
In other words, it takes real grit — and some brands are shifting their focus to creatives who've got that rather than star power.
So basically, if you have fine hair and are looking to add some grit and hold to your mane, this isn't for you.
But, despite the bandleader's understandable concerns, Drugdealer's precisely languid baroque gutter pop sounded tight, nuanced, and powerful, exuding classic-rock confidence and grit.
Marketers say Sindhu stands for grit and hard work in their eyes, and her image can be both girl-next-door and glamorous.
Prince comes across as a modern-day version of baby Drew Barrymore: precocious and uninhibited but with a hint of working-class grit.
I do, however, suspect that there's a pocket of people who still grit there teeth every time they pull out their touchscreen device.
So the only way to get their attention, and to make the whole enterprise believable, is to throw in plenty of realistic grit.
To be successful, you need grit, resilience and the resolve to put in as many hours as necessary to get the job done.
"The experience grew my confidence and grit, which is huge for my current role as a founder of a growing startup," she remembers.
With grit and determination, CVW 3 will continue to improve on its successes and do our part to make Ike greater each day.
He learned to have hard conversations early in the process — and that success comes not just from interest, but from skills and grit.
Among my parenting contemporaries, the lessons seem to have been drilled in so deeply that they're invoked like a kind of mantra — Grit!
"After the war, the munition -- mainly grenades, mines or munition pieces -- have been thrown into the river undefused," police spokeswoman Grit Merker said.

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