grease

Example Sentences

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“You have my permission but”—she wipes the grease off her lips—“at least give me a warning.”

From Literature

Tendrils of steam escape the paper bag, which has little dots of grease all over it.

From Literature

There are wheels behind wheels in this setup, some of which could use a little grease, but for most of the series they do their squeaking off to the side.

From Los Angeles Times

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

From The Wall Street Journal

I wore a threadbare coat that bore grease stains on the arms, and my cheeks were smudged brown with dirt and grime.

From Literature