sweetie
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"Whenever we went around, there would always be a tin of sweets that would come out. We knew them as the sweetie great-grandparents," he said.
From BBC ● Feb. 9, 2026
When the raids began, Nicholls said, she told her husband, “I have the summer off, sweetie, but I want to help, and I’m going to call my friends.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 9, 2025
But Tony P. is not without controversy, even if he’s a sweetie.
From Slate ● Dec. 17, 2024
“There’s no more ‘Oh sweetie, you’re fine,’” Dr. Auguste said.
From New York Times ● May 28, 2023
“Oh, sweetie, you’ll still get to dance. We'll move after Barrio Fiesta. That gives us time to get organized, and we can celebrate your birthday here. And your land will be here whenever we visit.”
From "The House That Lou Built" by Mae Respicio
James remembers the shop used to give sweeties to children as they waited with their parents for meat - now those children are the adults, bringing their own families in.
From BBC ● Feb. 28, 2026
The real-life inspiration for furry inhabitants of Endor, Brussels griffons are wiry-coated playful sweeties with a sensitive side.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 22, 2025
My earliest childhood memory is of me propped up on the sofa, too small to move, and my granny Coralie bringing sweeties home.
From The Guardian ● Jul. 19, 2018
Some are probablytotal sweeties, while others are only out for themselves.
From Forbes ● Sep. 16, 2013
There are thank-yous and hugs and Happy birthday, sweeties and Be careful out theres and good-byes.
From "A Heart in a Body in the World" by Deb Caletti
