Abuzz with shame and humiliation, Ed had gritted his teeth and regrouped his groceries.

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Max gritted his teeth and let out a low, simmering growl.

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Mr Netanyahu must have watched the rise of his former protege through gritted teeth.

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Through gritted teeth, Mr Solbes muttered that Germany's commitments met the substance of his concerns.

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