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gravy trains

noun

plural of gravy train

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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Underdog is offering new users a chance to earn $100 in bonuses from a $5 wager using promo code FOXNEWS.

— OutKick, FOXNews.com, 19 Oct. 2026
In recent months, the AP reported extensively on strikes of frontline healthcare and support workers over unpaid salaries, bonuses and dangerous conditions in eastern Congo.

— Monika Pronczuk, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2026

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Acknowledging the concerns, Warui noted that Dangote Refinery’s revenues were dollarized and that dividends could also be paid in dollars, mitigating the potential impact of naira devaluation.

— semafor.com, semafor.com, 14 Oct. 2026
Idzik and Young are doing a great job keeping defenses off balance, and the partnership is paying early dividends.

— Jonathan Jones, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2026

Definition of dividends

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The city could finance the initial costs through loans, bonds and contributions from developers whose projects would receive electricity from the new utility.

— Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 14 Oct. 2026
Democratic candidates have raised more money from direct but limited contributions from individuals, while Republicans have raised far more through party committees that are funded by wealthy donors.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026

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