Example Sentences

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A US department of justice investigation into F1's rejection of Andretti further greased the wheels, and the entry was finally confirmed in March last year.

From BBC • Feb. 27, 2026

Wonder what palms Sam Altman greased for Trevor Noah to suggest AI can make a new Rihanna album happen.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 2, 2025

Press into a well greased pie pan and bake 10-12 minutes in preheated 350F oven.

From Salon • May 23, 2024

This is an epic of romantic martyrdom, a cry of revenge greased by tears of rage.

From New York Times • Apr. 23, 2024

On the night in question he’d checked the Islanders engine oil and quickly greased the net drum’s reel drive before putting out for Ship Channel Bank in the hour just before dusk.

From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson