Example Sentences

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The real-life inspiration for furry inhabitants of Endor, Brussels griffons are wiry-coated playful sweeties with a sensitive side.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 22, 2025

From sausage rolls to sweeties and a coffee with a bun, there were many things that made Greg Robinson smile.

From BBC • Mar. 5, 2022

When Sergio Leone cast Henry Fonda as a villain in Once Upon a Time in the West, the actor was best known for playing humble good guys and soft-spoken sweeties.

From Slate • Aug. 20, 2015

As their names imply, givers are sweeties who unstintingly share their time and talent, seemingly for the sheer pleasure of it.

From Forbes • Sep. 16, 2013

There are thank-yous and hugs and Happy birthday, sweeties and Be careful out theres and good-byes.

From "A Heart in a Body in the World" by Deb Caletti