greasy

Example Sentences

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Once famous for a greasy pole-climbing competition that would grant the winner a piglet, past games have included horse racing, hare coursing and shooting.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

Gary Oldman is having a blast as Jackson Lamb, the greasy, rumpled, sharp-tongued and strategically flatulent keeper of a den of MI5 misfits.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 10, 2025

Out are creamy and greasy sides, which many GLP-1 users don’t find as appetizing.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 26, 2025

In damp, greasy conditions, Britain's Russell saved his best lap for last, clocking a time of one minute 34.054 seconds to pip reigning Formula One world champion Max Verstappen of Red Bull by 0.227secs.

From Barron's • Nov. 22, 2025

They smelled greasy and meaty and delicious, like Tuesday evening.

From Absolutely Almost by Lisa Graff