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Another asked, “why can’t we have sugared cereal?”
From Washington Times ● Oct. 10, 2015
The others survived because Drs. Sakel, Wortis and colleagues were cautious enough to have sugared water or milk handy to give to their comatose patients the instant danger appeared.
From Time Magazine Archive
Sister," she said, turning to Ellen with attempted gaiety, "can't we have sugared sweet potatoes to-night to celebrate?
From The Shadow by Ovington, Mary White
She was in such a brown study this morning that she would have sugared the eggs and salted the coffee if I hadn’t been on the watch.”
From The Fate of Felix Brand by Kelly, Florence Finch
