as in sweetens
to make more desirable
the publisher hopes the flashy cover will candy up the novel for impulse buyers
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The rye component adds a bit of peppery, spicy snap, while the bourbon proportion smooths and sweetens the overall whiskey.
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The grapes will still get the sugar that sweetens them from the surrounding leaves.
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The scent of pistachio and spices invited visitors toward vendors who offered samples of sweets stuffed with dates or nuts and shots of strong black coffee spiced heavily with cardamom.
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The deal excludes Toasted Snack Rolls, Sunshine Smoothie, sides, sweets and kids food items, according to the chain's website.
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Removing fading flowers and their seed pods tricks the plant to redirect its energy from producing seeds to producing more scapes and flower buds, as well as putting energy into root development and storing energy for the next growing season.
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Well, at least Cindy's been fighting the good fight, which Brenda tricks her into waging alone every time.
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For every Founding Father looking to free the colonies from British tyranny, there was a Larry (often called Lawrence here) who suggests that sharing desserts and umbrellas should be prohibited by the Declaration of Independence.
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The freezer aisles held burritos, samosas, spring rolls, vegetables, desserts and dumplings.
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Pairing fish with heart-healthy sides—such as leafy greens, nuts, olive oil, or fiber-rich grains—enhances its protective effects.
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While the technology assists in officiating and enhances live broadcasts, those sensors can also add uneven mass distribution that impedes a ball's movement in the air.
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“Candies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/candies. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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