sweetie

Example Sentences

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When the raids began, Nicholls said, she told her husband, “I have the summer off, sweetie, but I want to help, and I’m going to call my friends.”

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 9, 2025

But Tony P. is not without controversy, even if he’s a sweetie.

From Slate • Dec. 17, 2024

"I will have a sweetie cake for my birthday party at the family, and then, with all my friends, I will have another sweetie cake," she says.

From BBC • Feb. 28, 2024

“There’s no more ‘Oh sweetie, you’re fine,’” Dr. Auguste said.

From New York Times • May 28, 2023

“Lily, sweetie, what do you want? Do you want to play with Minnie or stay here?”

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller