sweet nothings
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Senior Chinese diplomats are reportedly whispering sweet nothings in Indian ears.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 20, 2025
But she pays little attention as she fusses around the grave and whispers sweet nothings to her dead son.
From BBC ● Sep. 12, 2025
The occupants of a table for two in the middle of the patio whisper sweet nothings to each other and smile widely.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 8, 2024
If that sounds miserable, there’s also wine, coffee, food and plenty of places to break up your walk with more desirable activities, like sitting, catching one’s breath and whispering sweet nothings.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 11, 2022
His children hugged him, whispered sweet nothings in his ear, and waited on his every whim and fancy.
From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols
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