Example Sentences

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And, of course, see which underling will butter him up the most.

From New York Times • Jan. 21, 2024

Night 1 will pull in many directions: Yes, Steely Dan will butter up the Outdoor Theatre and may draw some looky-loos curious about grandpa's music.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2015

You will butter the plates, and distribute butter throughout the dish.

From A Course of Lectures on the Principles of Domestic Economy and Cookery by Corson, Juliet

Don't fancy that soft words will butter any parsnips with me!

From The Minute Boys of York Town by Otis, James