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

“Believe it or not, you can also use tonic water because it has quinine,” he continues.

From Salon • Jan. 18, 2026

At the start of his finance career, DeAndre Brown, 26, met a mentor during happy hour who taught him the trick of ordering a tonic with lime.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 6, 2026

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 hotel doctor prescribed a tonic that did nothing to improve his condition.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady