sweeten up
Example Sentences
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He has to sweeten up the president, while at the same time keep enough savoury moments to defend his own values and to promote the interests of the UK government.
From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026
If you're looking to sweeten up the affair or offset the inherent tartness, lean on agave, brown sugar or honey.
From Salon • Jan. 11, 2023
“In the fall, they sweeten up really nice,” says Enns.
From Washington Post • Dec. 18, 2017
There was no one he had to please for political reasons, no one to soothe or baby or sweeten up.
From Time Magazine Archive
"If you please, lieutenant," said David, respectfully, "it was to sweeten up the dining-room and quarters after them milish' officers were here visiting."
From Wau-bun The Early Day in the Northwest by Kinzie, Juliette Augusta Magill
