Example Sentences

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Tom Lewis makes the crime-scene officer Elliot Scott a sweetly understanding romantic interest for Patience, though that, too, is a relationship that requires, yes, patience.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

He mostly just seems like a moody, unsatisfied teen, drawing elaborate maps and sometimes playing with his siblings sweetly.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026

The Danish international connected sweetly with a looping ball on his left foot for the only goal to compound Newcastle's miserable away form despite the visitors dominating the second half.

From Barron's • Dec. 26, 2025

Las Vegas took your money with gracious respect for your degeneracy, gouging you sweetly and slowly.

From Slate • Nov. 18, 2025

Finally, after watching me listen for all that time, Ms. Parks turned to me and sweetly asked, "Now, Bryan, tell me who you are and what you’re doing."

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson