gravy train

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Recent Examples of gravy train Predictably, green-energy advocates, recognizing that their government gravy train is losing a few cars, are already sounding the alarm. Andrew Follett, National Review, 20 July 2025 This just-okay kids’ film — the sort trying to capitalize on the Harry Potter gravy train way after the fact — is set in the 1950s as a boy, Lewis (Owen Vaccaro), is sent to live with his eccentric uncle Jonathan (Jack Black) after his parents’ tragic death. Tim Grierson, Vulture, 15 Mar. 2025 The city of Miami is one of the worst examples of how the gravy train works. Linda Robertson, Miami Herald, 26 Jan. 2025 Neither of his successors have made catastrophic moves, but the gravy train of incoming stars has ended. Tony Blengino, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for gravy train
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gravy train
Noun
  • Bet $5 on Bears-Texans after activating the latest FanDuel promo code offer and get $200 in bonus bets, win or lose.
    Matthew Couden, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Sep. 2025
  • For comparison, Paris last summer was the first time Jamaica paid out bonuses at an Olympics.
    Liam Tharme, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The trade has paid immediate dividends for Boston.
    Jim Bowden, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
  • Investors seeking consistent income despite a volatile market can consider adding dividend-paying stocks to their portfolios.
    TipRanks.com Staff, CNBC, 7 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • This expansion is made possible through a lead gift from the Maguire Foundation.
    Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
  • Another is Jacquemus’ signature and handwritten elements, appearing both on the gift box and on the white linen draped around bottles.
    Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Chelsea have also provided necessary cover for Marc Cucurella by acquiring Jorrel Hato from Ajax, and believe attacking midfielder Facundo Buonanotte can make a positive contribution following his loan move from Brighton & Hove Albion.
    James McNicholas, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
  • The charity, which Harry has been a patron of since 2007, is holding its celebration evening honoring young people who live with challenging and life-limiting conditions and marking the contributions of those who look after them, from parents to nursing staff and carers.
    Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Nea Styra is a small coastal town on the southern tip of Evia, Greece's second-largest island, known for its beaches, fishing harbor, and ferry link to the mainland town of Agia Marina in Attica.
    Shane Croucher John Feng, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Sep. 2025
  • Or indulge with a Steak Plate of grass-fed tri-tip and veggies — or a Mango Goat Cheese or Tri-Tip salad.
    Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 9 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Political donation records list his home in Oregon as recently as late 2023.
    Robert Faturechi, ProPublica, 6 Sep. 2025
  • Admission for the game is free, but donations are welcome.
    Craig Shoup, Nashville Tennessean, 6 Sep. 2025

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“Gravy train.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gravy%20train. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

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