sweeten

Example Sentences

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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

If Warner Bros. decides the Paramount bid is ultimately better, Netflix would have four days to decide whether it wants to sweeten its proposal or walk away.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 26, 2026

For now, Paramount’s move Tuesday to sweeten its offer could push Netflix to increase its own bid for Warner, said Bernstein analyst Laurent Yoon in a note to clients.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 11, 2026

“We’d even be getting some reading done for eighth grade…?” I add, trying to sweeten the deal enough to rival the cinnamon rolls downstairs.

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer