grease

Example Sentences

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Patience here prevents grease pockets and keeps the texture even.

From Salon • Mar. 11, 2026

"You can even see the grease on the walls where the rats tend to rub along with all the rubbish."

From BBC • Mar. 6, 2026

Today, they are still used in consumer and industrial products because they repel water, grease, and stains and can tolerate heat and corrosion.

From Science Daily • Feb. 26, 2026

The U.S. helped grease the wheels of global commerce, expanding trade and providing security.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 21, 2026

Only three people were left under the red and white awning of the grease joint: Grady, me, and the fry cook.

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen