as in bonuses
something given in addition to what is ordinarily expected or owed
the new tax law offers a real gravy train to certain categories of investors
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There is no odds restriction with this bet, so any market available within FanDuel Sportsbook will qualify to win the bonuses.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Oct. 2025 -
Travelers can also find deals during wave season, which typically lasts from January through March, when cruise lines offer discounts on fares or bonuses such as onboard credit.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
14 Oct. 2025
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Those projects were at earlier stages than the ones in Asia, and the company has been borrowing to cover its huge dividends — mostly to the Saudi government — amid lower oil prices.—
Matthew Martin,
semafor.com,
13 Oct. 2025
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Spurs don’t owe that money back; ENIC would only be able to recoup it via dividends, which Spurs don’t pay, or via an eventual sale of the club.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
11 Oct. 2025
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Data from ThredUp shows that 40 percent of shoppers’ holiday budgets will go toward purchasing secondhand gifts.—
Meghan Hall,
Sourcing Journal,
16 Oct. 2025
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Highlights include Mexican food and vendors selling gifts and crafts along with piñata for the kids, a catrina costume contest, dog costume contest and raffle.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Oct. 2025
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Sharp runs down some of the more boldface-name contributions.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
13 Oct. 2025
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Both said in interviews that their contributions were typical.—
IndyStar,
IndyStar,
13 Oct. 2025
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“Gravy trains.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gravy%20trains. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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