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Recent Examples of gravy Every Record Store Day should have at least one useless but irresistible novelty like this… and the fact that the music’s good (mixed by Steven Wilson!) is gravy. Chris Willman, Variety, 12 Apr. 2025 Biscuits and gravy are one of grandpa's favorite foods. Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 8 June 2025 Serving biscuits and gravy, strawberry swirl muffins, burgers, and other favorites, Homestead is taking over the former Cosmo Burger stall. Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 2 June 2025 They were served with brown gravy, which was the perfect dipping choice. Arkansas Online, 24 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for gravy
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Noun
  • And, despite depending solely on word-of-satisfied-mouths to promote the sauce, lots of people wanted it and want it still.
    Jennifer Stewart Kornegay, Southern Living, 23 June 2025
  • Plates champion some of the best local and seasonal ingredients for shareable dishes like white asparagus with pickled strawberries and goat cheese or bluefin tuna with garden peas and grilled padron peppers with pil pil sauce.
    Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 22 June 2025
Noun
  • That matters more than any retention bonus ever could.
    Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
  • If said midfielder is skilled at carrying the ball across short distances, that would be a bonus too.
    Carl Anka, New York Times, 30 June 2025
Noun
  • In the most recent quarter, Cisco paid out approximately $3.1 billion in dividends and buybacks.
    Jeff Marks, CNBC, 23 June 2025
  • Kinder Morgan slashed its dividend by 75% back in December 2015 amid one of the worst oil price crashes in years.
    Brett Owens, Forbes.com, 21 June 2025
Noun
  • Another case alleges that Netanyahu and his wife received lavish gifts worth around $200,000—including cigars and Champagne—from Hollywood mogul Arnon Milchan and Australian billionaire businessman James Packer in exchange for Milchan’s business benefits.
    Chad de Guzman, Time, 26 June 2025
  • Consumers are increasingly seeking jewelry that reflects their personal identity, style, and emotional connection, whether for themselves or as gifts for loved ones.
    Laia Farran Graves, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
Noun
  • In other words, the amount of money people believe is in the account—whether the total is based solely on the initial $1,000 deposit or on additional contributions—will be less than the actual balance.
    Noreen Sugrue, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
  • Co-produced by Lorde and Jim-E Stack, Virgin also features contributions from Daniel Nigro, Bon Iver’s Justin Vernon, Blood Orange’s Devonté Hynes, Fabiana Palladino, Buddy Ross, and Inc.
    Madison Bloom, Pitchfork, 27 June 2025
Noun
  • Wellness experts share the importance of summer boundaries and offer practical tips to safeguard your well-being.
    Essence, Essence, 26 June 2025
  • Experts recommended several tips to help older adults stay safe during extreme heat.
    Julia Ries, Health, 26 June 2025

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“Gravy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gravy. Accessed 7 Jul. 2025.

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