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He had had to grease an official's palm in order to get out of jail in that country. He still couldn't believe that one could be thrown in jail for exceeding the speed limit.

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"Are you still waiting to hear from the Curriculum Committee as to whether you can graduate on time without that class? I just started working with them about a month ago. Let me see if I can grease the skids a bit and get you an answer soon," Jennifer told Bill.

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"Great Scott! You are paying 30 percent interest on your credit card? You need to pay that off and get a better one immediately!" Her father told her over the phone.

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"I can't understand computers. When people try to explain them, I still don't get it. The computer language is all Greek to me," Lisa said to Brandon.

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"I got the green light from my wife to go camping with you guys. So, lets plan on leaving around eight in the morning," Bill told his friends.

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"Both of my parents have a green thumb. They can grow anything and create a beautiful garden. I have killed every plant I've ever had," Bethany told Ashley.

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"I showed that dress to Mary and she is green with envy. She told me that she was going to buy the same dress but I didn't know that when I bought it," Marcie told Kylie.

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