Example Sentences

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The goal is to create a long-term lunar presence that will grease the skids for sending people to Mars.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 24, 2022

In this case she will grease the wheels with ice cream and cheese so that she can shake a lot of hands and make friends more easily.

From Washington Times • Aug. 27, 2016

And, besides, he will grease the palms of a large number of our dignified statesmen, you may be sure!”

From Carmen Ariza by Stocking, Charles Francis

As soon as it is dark I will grease all my blocks, and when everything is quiet try to get her out.

From By Pike and Dyke: a Tale of the Rise of the Dutch Republic by Henty, G. A. (George Alfred)

I think,” he concluded, “that about five hundred thousand dollars will grease the wheels all ’round.

From Carmen Ariza by Stocking, Charles Francis