as in bonus
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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Recent Examples of gravy train
The gravy train College is huge business: a hundreds-of-billions machine with donations of $58B last year alone.
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thehustle.co, 25 Oct. 2024
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, 18 Oct. 2024
By now, all manner of opportunists had entered the ANC tent, eager to jump on the Radical Economic Transformation gravy train.
—John Rapley, Foreign Affairs, 10 Jan. 2023
Inside the Pentagon, there are distinct signs that the prime contractor gravy train might be slowing.
—Editorial Board, Washington Post, 24 June 2024
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thehustle.co, 25 Oct. 2024
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, 18 Oct. 2024
By now, all manner of opportunists had entered the ANC tent, eager to jump on the Radical Economic Transformation gravy train.
—John Rapley, Foreign Affairs, 10 Jan. 2023
Inside the Pentagon, there are distinct signs that the prime contractor gravy train might be slowing.
—Editorial Board, Washington Post, 24 June 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gravy train
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Understand your benefits: Review your employment contract for information on unused vacation days, 401(k) plan, bonuses or stock options to which you may be entitled.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 1 Jan. 2025
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Kenny Dillingham will make $3.95 million this year, with several opportunities for bonuses based on team performance in the future.Helen Rummel, The Arizona Republic, 1 Jan. 2025
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Long-term rates are spiking, and the dividends aren’t offering protection as bond yields go higher.Jason Gewirtz, CNBC, 7 Jan. 2025
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Indeed, studying a company's past dividend history can be of good help in judging whether the most recent dividend is likely to continue.Dividend Channel, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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Includes gifts for your wedding party, party favors for all guests, and welcome bags for friends who've traveled abroad for your big day.Virginia Van Zanten, Vogue, 9 Jan. 2025
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This applies to all financial gifts in a tax year, not just contributions to 529 plans.Robert Cole, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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Despite a slight early dip in decisive goal contributions, Williams continues to wreak havoc down the left flank with his appetite for direct dribbling and one-on-one duels.The Athletic UK Staff, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
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What is the new health savings account (HSA) contribution limit?Daniel de Visé, USA TODAY, 10 Jan. 2025
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Electrical and heating safety tips While the power supply should be sufficient during this storm, here are some tips for staying safe during an outage.Dominique Sabins, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Jan. 2025
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Billionaires Bill Ackman and Len Blavatnik joined in on the call for her resignation, with Blavatnik putting a pause on his donations to the school.Maria Gracia Santillana Linares, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
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This huge security package builds on the Biden administration's significant final donations to Ukraine, reinforcing U.S. support as the nation faces potential cuts under the incoming Trump administration.George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 30 Dec. 2024
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