sweeten

Example Sentences

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Returning to either tour requires eating a slice of humble pie and, for some, paying a fortune to sweeten the deal.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 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

For now, Paramount’s move Tuesday to sweeten its offer could push Netflix to increase its own bid for Warner, said Bernstein analyst Laurent Yoon in a note to clients.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 11, 2026

“The conserve is to sweeten the tea,” said the priest.

From "The Amber Spyglass" by Philip Pullman