oil

Example Sentences

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He did post “KEEP THE OIL, ANYONE?” and later Friday touted a monthly jobs report.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

THE OIL AND GAS industry has punctured Earth with millions of wells.

From Science Magazine • Feb. 15, 2023

The beach entrance was blocked and a big sign flashed: “BEACH CLOSED- OIL SPILL.”

From Washington Post • Oct. 4, 2021

OIL: Bush learned the oil industry in West Texas, starting in 1948 as an equipment clerk for an oilfield services company.

From Washington Times • Dec. 1, 2018

NUT OIL is far preferable to any other kind for use in salads, pastry, and for frying and cooking of every description.

From Dr. Allinson's cookery book Comprising many valuable vegetarian recipes by Allinson, T. R. (Thomas Richard)