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present progressiveof grease.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
greasenounthe melted or rendered fat of animals, especially when in a soft state.
Example Sentences
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We might conclude that colleges are greasing the gears of social mobility, which have slowed as of late.
From New York Times ● Apr. 7, 2018
That's why crews from city are greasing light poles with Crisco to prevent Eagles fans from climbing them in celebration.
From Golf Digest ● Jan. 21, 2018
They realize it is foolish to penalize the investors who are greasing their skids.
From Time Magazine Archive
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