tonic

Example Sentences

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Reaching the final was a welcome tonic for Guardiola following the frustration of blowing a two-goal lead in a 2-2 draw at Tottenham on Sunday that delivered a major blow to their title challenge.

From Barron's • Feb. 4, 2026

The outlook, a good tonic for our dangerously fractious times, is worth recovering.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 22, 2025

But numerous online shoppers post product reviews that go further, referring to it as a tonic.

From Salon • Dec. 15, 2025

One seller was found promoting them as a tonic for mothers who have just given birth and as a medicine for combating coughs.

From BBC • Dec. 11, 2025

“The tonic will make it woozy at best. Don’t worry, we’ll still be at a disadvantage.”

From "Witchlings" by Claribel A. Ortega