grease

Example Sentences

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London has stables of lawyers and accountants experienced at disguising sources of wealth and who help clients obtain visas that grease the wheels of business.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

Lanier leaned on his down-home Texas folksiness throughout the trial, telling the jury what was on his heart and scribbling with grease pencil on his demonstrative aids.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

Patience here prevents grease pockets and keeps the texture even.

From Salon • Mar. 11, 2026

But there was no evidence of a skull fracture or brain damage typically seen in such cases or grease from a vehicle.

From BBC • Mar. 7, 2026

He lifts his burger and waits as three drops of grease fall onto his plate.

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen