sweeten

Example Sentences

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New, massive ships filled with amenities and private islands helped sweeten the deal.

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

To sweeten the deal: “I’ll cook for him. I would make him all his favorite dishes.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 5, 2026

"Daddy, take this to sweeten things a little," reads the blue ink.

From BBC • Mar. 4, 2026

Perhaps a bit of candy might sweeten that sour disposition.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan