Example Sentences

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However, that couldn't be farther from the truth; the honest answer lies in greasiness.

From Salon • Mar. 21, 2023

Don’t mistake greasiness for a lack of precision; every groove and texture on the album is arranged just so.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 25, 2022

Yes, they all pack plenty of crunch, but they lack the palpable easy-eating greasiness of mainstream crisps.

From The Guardian • Dec. 5, 2019

I was constantly counting the days between hair washes, suffering through a solid day or sometimes two of just-barely-bearable greasiness, all while failing to meaningfully transform my hair in the long run.

From Slate • Aug. 31, 2019

Any greasiness of the crucible makes itself felt here and is very objectionable.

From A Text-book of Assaying: For the Use of Those Connected with Mines. by Beringer, Cornelius