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Adopting a psychedelic-rock aesthetic, “Casket” was another stab at optimism; Brock wanted to create something intentionally upbeat to sweeten the sour, post-pandemic mood.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 9, 2026

In an interview the CNBC, Ackman said that this was meant to sweeten the deal for IPO investors.

From MarketWatch ● Apr. 29, 2026

He has to sweeten up the president, while at the same time keep enough savoury moments to defend his own values and to promote the interests of the UK government.

From BBC ● Apr. 24, 2026

To sweeten the deal, Amazon is providing same-day delivery to nearly 3,000 cities, with plans to expand to 4,500 by the end of the year.

From Barron's ● Apr. 21, 2026

“And I’ll sweeten the prize. Whoever finds the most interesting piece of garbage will receive one Get Out of a Pop Quiz Free card for science class.”

From "Shine!" by J.J. and Chris Grabenstein

The Social Security Administration leaves it up to every person to make those decisions for themselves and, yes, it sweetens the pot if you claim later.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 11, 2026

It may also offer them a cut of the spoils from a tolled Strait, but that hardly sweetens the foul deal for the rest of the world.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 28, 2026

The ketchup serves two purposes: It sweetens everything and acts as a binder, thickening the mixture so it can cling to the tofu pieces and season them as they roast.

From Seattle Times ● Jan. 14, 2024

For those of us who make our homes in northerly climates, the fleeting nature of the warmest season sweetens the joy of this frozen treat all the more.

From Salon ● Jun. 28, 2023

This milk is thick and creamy, and its taste sweetens my tongue.

From "Born Behind Bars" by Padma Venkatraman

Modella sweetened the deal with several concessions, which convinced British Land to drop its opposition.

From BBC ● Jul. 1, 2026

Their findings indicate that these differences may influence food and beverage preferences and could help explain why certain sweetened products are especially appealing.

From Science Daily ● Jun. 26, 2026

This dessert is decadent and is baked with sweetened condensed milk that’s reminiscent of dulce de leche.

From Salon ● Jun. 20, 2026

When he was drafted, the team gave him just a small bonus, but sweetened the deal by offering to pay for college if he ever went back to school.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 4, 2026

She was supposed to drink dittany tea sweetened with molasses, but it tasted too horrible.

From "Fever 1793" by Laurie Halse Anderson

Paramount, which had initially bid $108 billion for the entire company, continued to circle, launching a hostile tender offer aimed directly at shareholders and continually sweetening the terms of its bid.

From MarketWatch ● Mar. 16, 2026

For PSUS’s do-over listing, Ackman is sweetening the deal by giving those who participate in the fund IPO free shares in Pershing Square.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 11, 2026

My younger neighbors, knowing this, grocery-shopped for me, sweetening my mornings with fresh milk and fruit during those long, grim days.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 24, 2025

Tennis Australia is equally as bold as its American counterparts, but it does not have the same financial clout to offer the mountain of prize money and sweetening appearance fees.

From BBC ● Aug. 21, 2025

I had seen lots of Persians drink their tea this way—sipping it through a cube of sugar—but I was categorically opposed to sweetening tea in any way.

From "Darius the Great Is Not Okay" by Adib Khorram