sweet nothings
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Senior Chinese diplomats are reportedly whispering sweet nothings in Indian ears.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 20, 2025
"It's emotionally aggravating to pursue the police. If I don't call them I don't hear anything; if I do, I get sweet nothings," he adds.
From BBC • Mar. 28, 2025
The occupants of a table for two in the middle of the patio whisper sweet nothings to each other and smile widely.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 8, 2024
If that sounds miserable, there’s also wine, coffee, food and plenty of places to break up your walk with more desirable activities, like sitting, catching one’s breath and whispering sweet nothings.
From Seattle Times • Feb. 11, 2022
It makes everything on earth fall in love—how the ocean kisses land, how land nestles trees, how swaying trees always whisper sweet nothings into our ears.
From "Pride" by Ibi Zoboi
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