as in splits (on)
to give information (as to the authorities) about another's improper or unlawful activities
that bloke would grass on his own mater to save himself
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Benavidez talks with the women who have more recently shared their stories.—
Erin Mansfield,
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Up to now, talks with the Taliban about the TTP have yielded little for Pakistan, analysts say.—
NPR,
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31 Oct. 2025
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Michelle reflected on how both of her parents instilled confidence in her from a young age which unquestionably informs her style sensibility to date.—
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7 Nov. 2025
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Unfortunately, Devnan soon informs Sarah and her parents that there’s no oil on her land.—
Joe Leydon,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Grasses (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grasses%20%28on%29. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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