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gravy

[gray-vee] / ˈgreɪ vi /


NOUN
sauce
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Buffet lines pair high-cost shrimp with more affordable hush puppies and french fries, or meatloaf with potatoes, gravy and green beans.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 26, 2026

“I get to have all the gravy, but I don’t have to get up at 3 in the morning,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 30, 2026

She is unsubtly telling Maine voters that this gravy train has only just left the station.

From Slate ● Jun. 16, 2026

“My favorite is the leftover gravy, roasted or smoked meat juice, or the end of the broth from your soup,” writes another Redditor.

From Salon ● May 30, 2026

“Delicious,” Rio answered, contorting his body so no gravy dripped on his shirt.

From "City Spies" by James Ponti

It’s a rich taste, common in soups, gravies, cheeses, and soy sauce.

From NewsForKids.net ● May 16, 2024

The 4-acre facility, which can produce up to 25 tons of chowders, soups and gravies a day, seven days a week, has seen a recent leveling-off in shipping costs for some ingredients.

From Seattle Times ● Sep. 9, 2022

But wait, what about the gravy — how long do dairy-based gravies last?

From Salon ● Nov. 24, 2021

Folse said the “black pot cooking” of Louisiana, where gumbos, gravies and vegetables simmer slowly in cast iron, has its roots in the Caribbean and before that in West Africa.

From Washington Times ● Dec. 15, 2019

Always perfectly seasoned, typically served with delicious gravies or sauces.

From "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull




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