sweet nothings
Example Sentences
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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
In the song he asks, “Do you wanna be my girlfriend?” which he says is among the sweet nothings he often whispers to Adrienne.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 15, 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
It makes everything on earth fall in love—how the ocean kisses land, how land nestles trees, how swaying trees always whisper sweet nothings into our ears.
From "Pride" by Ibi Zoboi
