sweeten the pot
Example Sentences
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China’s peace efforts could include finding a way to sweeten the pot so a resolution emerges, which would come at little cost and potentially big benefits for China, Sun says.
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
But do they like it enough to sweeten the pot for Florida State, Clemson, Miami and North Carolina to agree to it?
From Washington Times • Aug. 11, 2023
It is not clear whether the new owner is expected to hold those assets until they mature or whether it will receive some other consideration to sweeten the pot.
From Washington Post • Apr. 29, 2023
The banks must be kept strong; and with two millions to sweeten the pot we shall be with ’em to the finish.
From Aladdin & Co. A Romance of Yankee Magic by Quick, Herbert
