1.   But the mistakes were contained, minimized, covered up by gritty effort.

2.   But with their gritty effort against the Philadelphia Flyers they showed some forward progress.

3.   Gritty effort.

4.   It is imperative for the Rockets to make the playoffs, not merely deliver another gritty effort that comes up short.

5.   The bullpen sabotaged a gritty effort by Schourek, who held the Indians to one run before reaching his pitch limit after five innings.

6.   Of the three candidates, Williams has the seniority and is known for fearless slashing through the line and gritty effort.