candy
Example Sentences
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Shortly after World War II had ended, the Raytheon engineer had a candy bar in his pocket when he approached a magnetron—and realized his sweet treat was melting.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026
So when the going gets tough, the tough … use leftover candy.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 2, 2026
Rubino says she’s aiming to economize as much as possible — and that means everything from buying lower-priced candy in bulk to reusing baskets from previous Easters.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 2, 2026
“And what’s the most popular candy bar today? Same as ever,” he says.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026
It was as if every candy or dessert he’d ever eaten had been in preparation for this one moment!
From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley
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