Example Sentences

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As the state capital, Sacramento teemed with lobbyists, politicians, and a steady flow of money greasing deals over everything from water to redevelopment.

From Slate • Oct. 21, 2025

The keys to success are beating the egg whites properly so they’re stable and voluminous, working quickly to prevent their collapse, and thoroughly greasing the ramekins so the mixture can rise unencumbered in the oven.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 24, 2022

But if you look at the chain of events, he’s been greasing the wheels.

From New York Times • Oct. 14, 2022

In theory, I was intrigued by a method that could produce burgers en masse without charcoal or greasing up my stovetop.

From Salon • May 27, 2022

Rubbing fish skins and turtle fat on things, as I did, greasing them a little, made no difference.

From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel