sweeten

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

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

To sweeten the deal: “I’ll cook for him. I would make him all his favorite dishes.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 5, 2026

If Warner Bros. decides the Paramount bid is ultimately better, Netflix will have four days to decide whether it wants to sweeten its proposal or walk away.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 24, 2026

The lords and knights had milk and honey and even a bit of butter to sweeten their portions, he saw, but none of that would be offered him.

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin