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Free sign upThe phrase "and grind to a" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used in contexts where you are describing a process that becomes tedious or laborious, often leading to a halt or a significant slowdown.
Example: "The project started off with great enthusiasm, but as the deadlines approached, it began to drag on and grind to a halt."
Alternatives: "and come to a standstill" or "and slow to a crawl."
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Transfer to a mortar and grind to a powder.
Place in a food processor, and grind to a powder.
Place in grinder and grind to a powder.
Remove from the heat and grind to a coarse powder in a spice grinder.
Add the chilli and herbs and grind to a smooth paste.
Transfer to a spice grinder or pestle and mortar, and grind to a powder.
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Once dried and ground to a precise size, pigments are mixed with a commercial binder and applied to a metallic substrate to study their properties.
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