sweeten

Example Sentences

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According to Hunter, jury members had made up their minds before the remaining three castaways even had a shot to sweeten their chances at the final tribal council.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

Reflecting that political juggle, NextEra and Dominion are proposing to give $2.25 billion in bill credits to customers to sweeten the deal with federal and state regulators.

From MarketWatch • May 18, 2026

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

They agreed to waive the home inspection, a common tactic to help buyers sweeten their offers to sellers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

The lords and knights had milk and honey and even a bit of butter to sweeten their portions, he saw, but none of that would be offered him.

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin