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Grinding

Term used to describe playing poker in a more serious manner, putting in the hours. Initially it was used to describe a specific playing style, with a safe approach and small but consistent yield (hence the name). 

These days it is used almost as a synonym for playing poker.

Example: I've been grinding some big Sunday MTTs last night.


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