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sweetie

[swee-tee] / ˈswi ti /


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County Animal Care and Control generally has a large range of kitties to choose from, ranging in age from lil’ baby to old sweetie.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 22, 2025

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

From Slate ● Dec. 17, 2024

“I don’t think anyone can answer that, sweetie pie.”

From BBC ● Aug. 1, 2024

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

From New York Times ● May 28, 2023

She said to me, “Well, sweetie, you won’t be able to wear a long-sleeved leotard with a turtleneck when you’re a world-famous ballerina, so you might as well get used to not wearing one now.”

From "Taking Flight: From War Orphan to Star Ballerina" by Michaela DePrince

The real-life inspiration for furry inhabitants of Endor, Brussels griffons are wiry-coated playful sweeties with a sensitive side.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 22, 2025

From sausage rolls to sweeties and a coffee with a bun, there were many things that made Greg Robinson smile.

From BBC ● Mar. 5, 2022

My earliest childhood memory is of me propped up on the sofa, too small to move, and my granny Coralie bringing sweeties home.

From The Guardian ● Jul. 19, 2018

When Sergio Leone cast Henry Fonda as a villain in Once Upon a Time in the West, the actor was best known for playing humble good guys and soft-spoken sweeties.

From Slate ● Aug. 20, 2015

There are thank-yous and hugs and Happy birthday, sweeties and Be careful out theres and good-byes.

From "A Heart in a Body in the World" by Deb Caletti




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