Vaseline
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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MacPhail woke at 2:20 a.m. and applied toe caps, duct tape and Vaseline to his feet.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 27, 2025
In the sense that television is a lens through which we view ourselves, it’s as often as not a cracked one, or one smeared with Vaseline, to make things crazier or prettier.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 23, 2024
“When we compared the gene expression in the nose, Neosporin stimulated genes whereas those people who had Vaseline did not,” Iwasaki said.
From Salon ● Apr. 27, 2024
In 1977, he accused England left-arm fast bowler John Lever of using Vaseline to swing the ball during a tour of India.
From BBC ● Oct. 23, 2023
I reach deep down into my pocketbook and pull out the little jar of Vaseline and shine up my lips.
From "The Skin I'm In" by Sharon G. Flake
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