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[sweet-n] / ˈswit n /




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Many counties sweeten the deal with school-tax exemptions for residents 62 or 65-plus.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 15, 2026

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

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

They agreed to waive the home inspection, a common tactic to help buyers sweeten their offers to sellers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

“Oh no, no….I just wanted to drop those off. Figured you could both use a little something to sweeten your day.”

From "Finding Langston" by Lesa Cline-Ransome




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