sweets

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Catherine, meanwhile, had run to seed and spent as much time as possible lying in bed eating sweets.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

The meals - simple but filling - include meat curries, flatbreads, kebabs, fruits and sweets, reflecting Lucknow's rich culinary tradition.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

"I thought Canada is safe," he said, next to sweets spread out on the boxing ring's mat, part of festivities marking the Persian New Year, called Nowruz.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

The nuts and traditional sweets she would offer guests now cost three times what she normally paid.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026

Sometimes he saves his sweets for me, but not rice kheer.

From "The Night Diary" by Veera Hiranandani