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'Greasing' the road, it seems, often scores higher than demonstrated skill in tackling zig-zags, potholes, cave-ins and ... standstills.
The Times of India 2010
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Greasing the squeaky wheel is dangerous if wheels can choose to squeak.
The Return Daniel Treisman 2011
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Greasing the squeaky wheel is dangerous if wheels can choose to squeak.
The Return Daniel Treisman 2011
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Greasing the squeaky wheel is dangerous if wheels can choose to squeak.
The Return Daniel Treisman 2011
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Greasing the skids for the health insurance dump to the employee:
Wonk Room » Obama’s Regional Health Care Summits: Keeping The Need For Reform Front And Center 2009
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Greasing the squeaky wheel is dangerous if wheels can choose to squeak.
The Return Daniel Treisman 2011
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Greasing the political pole has always been a lucrative job, but it paled next to being the front man and chief lobbyist for the movie industry, a job that brought with it a Manhattan penthouse, a salary of $150,000, and an expense account.
Empire of Dreams Scott Eyman 2010
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Greasing the Pan by Paul Riddell is definitely Hugo nomination worthy.
Hugo Nom Nom Nom, or There Is Still Time-- fastfwd 2010
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Greasing the Pan by Paul Riddell is definitely Hugo nomination worthy.
Hugo Nom Nom Nom, or There Is Still Time-- whumpdotcom 2010
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Greasing and flouring can add a smooth, slightly dark “crust” (albeit a soft crust) to the outside of the cake, which is a great surface for catching all the little details of a shaped pan, like the eyes and mouth of a gingerbread person.
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