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grease

[grees, grees, greez] / gris, gris, griz /


VERB
lubricate
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Yes, outwardly, Lamb is, as Herron writes, a “sentient grease stain,” but Oldman believes he possesses a “strong moral and ethical compass.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

The most important thing is to keep your money working for you as hard as it possibly can — and for that, you need to apply some elbow grease to keep it moving.

From MarketWatch • May 11, 2026

Nearby, Luciano Vera sprayed bacon grease from cooking trays before loading them into an industrial dishwasher.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026

Patience here prevents grease pockets and keeps the texture even.

From Salon • Mar. 11, 2026

On Saturday morning, I get out of bed and soak my hair in axle grease to make it lie down smoothly for the day.

From "Blended" by Sharon M. Draper




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