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Recent Examples of sweeten
Visitors are recommended to arrive early, with optimal viewing conditions taking place between 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM, and to sweeten the deal, the region is also brimming with other Peruvian avifauna including the oasis hummingbird, mountain parakeet and cactus canastero.
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Jared Ranahan, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
To sweeten the pot, the railroad has increased discounts on multi-ride tickets, raising 10-ride ticket discounts from 5% to 10%, and 25-ride ticket discounts from 10% to 20%.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 27 June 2025
Yesterday, the developers sweetened their proposal by pledging to make a $5 million commitment to support the revered Callen-Lorde Community Health Center if its bid to the state for a gaming license is accepted.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 25 June 2025
Case in point: When Hollingsworth flew to San Francisco to raise his seed round, Stebbings called him mid-trip, led a $10 million round, and even secured Benioff as a co-investor to sweeten the deal.
—Zoya Hasan, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
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Jared Ranahan, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
To sweeten the pot, the railroad has increased discounts on multi-ride tickets, raising 10-ride ticket discounts from 5% to 10%, and 25-ride ticket discounts from 10% to 20%.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 27 June 2025
Yesterday, the developers sweetened their proposal by pledging to make a $5 million commitment to support the revered Callen-Lorde Community Health Center if its bid to the state for a gaming license is accepted.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 25 June 2025
Case in point: When Hollingsworth flew to San Francisco to raise his seed round, Stebbings called him mid-trip, led a $10 million round, and even secured Benioff as a co-investor to sweeten the deal.
—Zoya Hasan, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sweeten
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Sweeter styles feature flavors of ripe apricot, honey, candied citrus peel, and exotic spices, balanced by that signature acid snap.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
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San Diego Padres Banana Bread Pudding Topped with glazed banana slices, candied nuts and wafer cookies, this treat is already a fan favorite.—
Andrea Lavinthal,
People.com,
18 June 2025
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Rainy weather driving tips Switch on headlights - Even during daylight hours, using headlights can enhance visibility and signal your presence to other drivers.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
5 July 2025
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But with a smart approach, mirrors can truly enhance a space.—
Caron Golden,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 July 2025
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Redirecting the uptake of nutrients to roots, leaves, and new flower buds instead of spent blooms can improve the health and vigor of the plant.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
13 July 2025
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Colorado district attorneys who spoke with The Post said such deportations are not in the interest of justice and do not improve public safety over the long term.—
Shelly Bradbury,
Denver Post,
13 July 2025
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Whether your patio could use sprucing or your living room needs reinvigorating, doing home makeovers on a budget is tough.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
22 May 2025
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Today’s Amazon deals are all about sprucing things up: your desktop setup, your tablet experience, and your audio at home or the beach.—
Shubham Yewale,
PCMAG,
20 Feb. 2025
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“Sweeten.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sweeten. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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