sweeten

Example Sentences

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New, massive ships filled with amenities and private islands helped sweeten the deal.

From Barron's • May 6, 2026

Officials decided to sweeten the pot by offering to export the “Taiwan model” of high-tech industrial clusters to America.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

"Daddy, take this to sweeten things a little," reads the blue ink.

From BBC • Mar. 4, 2026

If Warner Bros. decides the Paramount bid is ultimately better, Netflix would have four days to decide whether it wants to sweeten its proposal or walk away.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 26, 2026

“The conserve is to sweeten the tea,” said the priest.

From "The Amber Spyglass" by Philip Pullman