grease
Example Sentences
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In 1966, Duncan was working as a short-order cook at the Sahara, making 400 salads an hour, when she slipped on spilled grease, severely injuring her shoulder, hip and back.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
She threw away an old pan, thinking maybe she had burned some grease on it while cooking chicken that day.
From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026
The most important thing is to keep your money working for you as hard as it possibly can — and for that, you need to apply some elbow grease to keep it moving.
From MarketWatch • May 11, 2026
Patience here prevents grease pockets and keeps the texture even.
From Salon • Mar. 11, 2026
Her dress was smeared with grease stains from Leo’s tool belt.
From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan
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