sweetie

Example Sentences

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"Whenever we went around, there would always be a tin of sweets that would come out. We knew them as the sweetie great-grandparents," he said.

From BBC • Feb. 9, 2026

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

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

From New York Times • May 28, 2023

“No, sweetie, a hostel is an affordable place to stay when you travel.”

From "Marcus Vega Doesn't Speak Spanish" by Pablo Cartaya