Example Sentences

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Either constitutes “impermissible benefits” and “inducements” — an unfair advantage, as though the Cardinals had greased their opponents’ rims before a game.

From New York Times • Oct. 20, 2016

In the McDonnell case, prosecutors showed that the former governor’s interventions on behalf of Mr. Williams often followed directly — in some cases, within minutes — after the businessman had greased his or his wife’s palm.

From Washington Post • Jun. 27, 2016

In the Highlands, many had greased themselves with pig fat as protection against the cold, and for the occasion wore bird-of-paradise plumes, as well as their usual garb of bark or grass.

From Time Magazine Archive

In 1977, she charged that the new mayor had "greased" the way for an unwarranted taxicab rate increase.

From Time Magazine Archive

George had greased his cowhide boots some years ago, and came to the city to make his fortune.

From Options by Henry, O.