gravy train

Example Sentences

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Dominion has been riding the gravy train for years, but its shareholders haven’t gotten any gravy.

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

Remember, the term life gravy train doesn’t last forever.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 15, 2025

A reputational gravy train is simply coming to an end.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 31, 2025

Whether these price hikes come from normal market fluctuations or something more untoward, there’s little incentive for companies to stop that gravy train.

From Slate • Apr. 18, 2025

But this gravy train was nearing the end of the line.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik