oiling

Example Sentences

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I learned that oiling the blade prevents humidity from tarnishing the steel.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 23, 2025

She did menial tasks like washing and oiling their hair and kept them close to her, emotionally and physically.

From BBC • Sep. 16, 2024

LeBron James oiling the offense like a 48-oz. can of WD-40.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2023

Once cooled, take it out, preheat the oven again to 450 and repeat the oiling and baking process three to four more times.

From Salon • Mar. 31, 2023

He was not sure he wanted to have one of those conversations so many Biafrans had now, passing kernels of blame to others, oiling their own faces with a valor they had never had.

From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie