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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The airline is looking to incentivize its pilots with bonuses to cut down on their aircraft’s fuel consumption from next year.—
Ian King,
CNBC,
1 Apr. 2026 -
The cast of Netflix’s YA comedy XO, Kitty also tried renegotiating after Season 2 but received nominal bonuses instead, sources said.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
1 Apr. 2026
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In addition, the names have a high earnings certainty and a good track record of dividends, with a cut of less than once every four years.—
Michelle Fox,
CNBC,
6 Apr. 2026
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Counted income includes Social Security benefits, pension payments, IRA payments, property income, alimony, dividends, salary and wages.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
5 Apr. 2026
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For the third game in a row, Towns — a six-time All-Star specifically for his scoring gifts — was invisible on offense in the first half before imposing his will over the second two quarters as the Knicks attempted to punch themselves back into a game.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
1 Apr. 2026
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Save that extra cash for gifts.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Apr. 2026
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However, Alvarez’s workrate and defensive contributions do not seem to have suffered.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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This documentary celebrates the pivotal role of Black artistry in American culture, showcasing legendary performers such as The Supremes, James Brown, and Harry Belafonte, whose contributions transcended entertainment to drive social and cultural change.—
Brande Victorian,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Gravy trains.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gravy%20trains. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.
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