He went from grunt to chairman in six years. From Wordnet, Princeton University.
A grunt from the Irishman signified assent, and, a moment after. From Wordnik.com. [Under the Rebel's Reign] Reference
I again grunt between the sequences in case something sneaks in and I can't see it. From Wordnik.com. [Teach me how to rattle in bucks please! What are the tips? It seems everytime I try they run out of the county.] Reference
Since his mother's death he'd gotten into the habit of grunting, if a grunt is what you'd call it. From Wordnik.com. [The Boy from Thuringia] Reference
But the average grunt is so full of duty, honor and loyalty, they will do what they think is right. From Wordnik.com. [Think Progress » Video: Pentagon Aide Admits Having “Drilled Through” Questions For Photo-Op] Reference
After i finish a rattling sequence i again grunt a couple more times, sometimes adding a "put put put". From Wordnik.com. [Antler Rattling Tips: How to Call In Big Bucks During The Rut] Reference
Twenty minutes they waited in listening silence, save for an occasional grunt from the Irishman. From Wordnik.com. [The Winning of Barbara Worth] Reference
A grunt was the only reply, and they prepared to envelop her again. From Wordnik.com. [A Little Girl in Old Detroit] Reference
As a grunt was the only answer, Loveday got up and drew aside the curtains. From Wordnik.com. [A harum-scarum schoolgirl] Reference
A grunt was his only reply and he stifled the urge to sigh in exasperation. From Wordnik.com. [Wraithbait] Reference
A grunt was the reply of one, a guttural "Buffalo, yes," the answer of the other. From Wordnik.com. [Warrior Gap A Story of the Sioux Outbreak of '68.] Reference
I'm suppressing my desire to yell, or grunt, which is my normal channeling source. From Wordnik.com. [Archive 2006-05-01] Reference
A grunt was the only answer, and, as Tom called the giant's name the big man came out. From Wordnik.com. [Tom Swift and His Great Searchlight; or, on the border for Uncle Sam] Reference
I just hope they can respect all the players who grunt, which is 70 percent of the whole tour. From Wordnik.com. [Channel NewsAsia Front Page News] Reference
The grunt was a really nice summertime dessert that showcased some beautiful seasonal berries. From Wordnik.com. [IMBB 7: You're Just the Cutest Little Dumpling!] Reference
Most were just plain grunt work. From Wordnik.com. [Women Grow Business » Search Results » levin] Reference
The Internet has also produced a flood of "grunt" perspectives. From Wordnik.com. [In 'Restrepo,' the Afghan war's brutality as viewed through the soldier's scope] Reference
As I looked up to grab the wash cloth, Maya let out a "grunt", then a "sigh". From Wordnik.com. [Archive 2007-03-01] Reference
Within a year after that, I was told I was just another FNG, cherry then, B-G-'grunt'. From Wordnik.com. [CRU Inquiry Report submissions] Reference
He is in the infantry (a "grunt"), and spent 7 months in the al-Anbar province of Iraq. From Wordnik.com. [A Young Marine Speaks Out] Reference
A slump also goes by the name grunt. From Wordnik.com. [chicagotribune.com -] Reference
He called himself a "grunt," or an infantry soldier. From Wordnik.com. Reference
He gave a kind of grunt of surprise at the first paragraph. From Wordnik.com. [My Man Jeeves] Reference
A kind of grunt, proceeding from the corner of the room interrupted. From Wordnik.com. [The Forty-Five Guardsmen] Reference
On top of that, there is a good mix of "grunt" aircraft that do the dirty work. From Wordnik.com. [digg.com: Stories / Popular] Reference
It’s called grunt work, and AP does a lot of it — stuff we take for granted. From Wordnik.com. [1. Solve journalism’s data problem. 2. Kill the AP. 3. Invest in the next market. « BuzzMachine] Reference
At the first attempt he uttered a kind of grunt and moved, throwing out his hand. From Wordnik.com. [Count Hannibal A Romance of the Court of France] Reference
With that kind of grunt, Volvo says the wagon will scoot up to 60 mph in a scant 6.6 seconds. From Wordnik.com. [Autoblog] Reference
Better off-the-line launch feel, with plenty of the low-end "grunt" for which Mustang is famous. From Wordnik.com. [Jalopnik] Reference
I'd like to thank BigRon for doing the "grunt" work out at camp and bringing it back here for us. From Wordnik.com. [chron.com Chronicle] Reference
(Note: Yes … I'm aware of the colloquial meaning of "grunt" but the alliteration worked for me.). From Wordnik.com. [The Moderate Voice] Reference
A grunt was his only response, so I continued. From Wordnik.com. [Bring On the Night] Reference
A kind of grunt, significant, as I thought, of approbation. From Wordnik.com. [A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels — Volume 14] Reference
Mr. Turnbull gave his kind of grunt, and said no more. ". From Wordnik.com. [Mary Marston] Reference
"grunt," he settled in San Diego and worked as a contractor. From Wordnik.com. [AroundTheCapitol.com] Reference
Brings to mind that blog-o "grunt"... um... that blubbery word ?. From Wordnik.com. [The Making Of 'The Perfect Scent'] Reference
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