Example Sentences

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Initially it was a hat and shoe repair store, with candies sold from a cart out front as an extra earning stream.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Claire’s first advertising campaign under the new owners is a dreamlike, colorful celebration of the five senses featuring bubble writing, gummy candies, press-on nails and the requisite slime in digital, social media and influencer ads.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026

The candies themselves looked like tiny, dusty potatoes: irregular little lumps of sweet cream with bits of coconut rolled in cinnamon, dusty and warm-smelling, tucked into a plastic tray.

From Salon • Mar. 17, 2026

Refreshments included green juices and dishes of gummy candies.

From Barron's • Feb. 24, 2026

I just liked to listen to Lynn and to talk to Bera-Bera and to eat rice candies.

From "Kira-Kira" by Cynthia Kadohata