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greasy

[gree-see, ‑zee] / ˈgri si, ‑zi /


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The brown, greasy, bleach-flavored clouds were taking something with them, something of the paradise spirit.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

In damp, greasy conditions, Britain's Russell saved his best lap for last, clocking a time of one minute 34.054 seconds to pip reigning Formula One world champion Max Verstappen of Red Bull by 0.227secs.

From Barron's • Nov. 22, 2025

The A91 exit was said to be a long-known "greasy corner" and another driver gave evidence of starting to slide there only a few hours earlier.

From BBC • Nov. 11, 2025

What emerges is never too heavy or too greasy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 10, 2025

I sat back down, picked up the can, and rubbed it across my greasy forehead, back and forth, back and forth.

From "The Marrow Thieves" by Cherie Dimaline




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