We stored several cans of paraffin oil in the shed for the old lamps.

After the boy stole the pie, his uncle gave him a strap oil to teach him a lesson.

Many oil companies are investing in renewable energy to diversify their portfolios.

The veteran geologist smiled as he pointed out an oil bug in the thin section, recognizing the tiny foraminiferan that suggested ancient marine deposits.

At the festival, several new oil operas challenged audiences with stories of environmental crisis and corporate greed.

She added a few drops of beech oil to the salad dressing for a subtle, nutty flavor.

The small oil company invested heavily in offshore drilling despite the environmental protests.

The veterinarian explained that the joint oil in her dog's hips had thinned, causing stiffness during long walks.

The new hit series was described as an oil opera, a ruthless melodrama where corporate sharks and desperate families collide over a dwindling reserve.

The settlers traded barrels of Seneca oil to sailors who used it for lamps and lubrication.