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But as benefits wane and promotions are clinched, leaving an employer for greener pastures became commonplace.—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 12 Mar. 2026 Karaban, who earned his degree in economics in three years and will get a grad certificate in nonprofit management in May, never saw greener pastures at another school.—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 28 Feb. 2026 Inspired by true events, The Exiles will tell the story of a desperate Westerner who pursues greener pastures in Asia, instead finding greed, rivalry and ego that ultimately spirals into a shocking murder.—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 15 Feb. 2026 After 11 years with the Dallas Cowboys, the Pro Bowl defensive end sought greener pastures.—Michael-Shawn Dugar, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for greener pastures