Example Sentences

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"Their public relations team just seemed to try and convince us that the world was all lollipops and unicorns."

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

She bought lollipops and a teddy bear, and by 10 a.m. she had set up shop outside a campus dining hall where she consoled students Sunday morning with offers of “free mom hugs.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 14, 2025

At the bottom of the list, along with chewy sugar candies, are pure sugar candies such as lollipops, Jolly Ranchers, gummies and Smarties.

From Salon • Oct. 29, 2024

During Vodou ceremonies, lwa are offered treats ranging from papayas and coffee to popcorn, lollipops and cheese puffs.

From Seattle Times • May 9, 2024

In Hazel’s hands they looked a little like deformed lollipops.

From "Breadcrumbs" by Anne Ursu