like candy

Example Sentences

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The fungus clings onto the moss stem, ballooning like candy floss around a stick.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

“People are giving it out like candy, and they’re giving it out to children, teenagers and young women and older,” Cotsarelis said.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 25, 2026

They might paint an elephant tusk black, or try to make pangolin scales look like candy or chocolate.

From NewsForKids.net • Nov. 28, 2024

And to be sure, a significant portion of the viewing public scarfs these characters and their nasty business like candy corn.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 13, 2024

"I don't like candy and stuff anymore anyway," I said.

From "Miracle's Boys" by Jacqueline Woodson