as in to candy
to make more desirable we really want you to work for our company—what can we do to sweeten the job offer?

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Recent Examples of sweeten Bad-faith bargaining accusations After the first week and a half of the strike, Boeing sweetened the pot, teasing a 30% raise. Melvin Backman, Quartz, 9 Oct. 2024 And to sweeten the deal, Huilo Huilo is also renowned for its top-notch hospitality, with lodges like Hotel Nothofagus in place for guests. Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 27 Oct. 2024 To really sweeten the deal, a third Zombies map will also be released for Black Ops 6 by the end of 2024 at no extra cost. Cade Onder, Rolling Stone, 25 Oct. 2024 Almost everything is 15% off for members, and the brand’s activewear line is 20% off to sweeten the deal. Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 17 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for sweeten 
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  • Jujube teas and jams, candied jujubes, and jujube supplements can be found online, in health food stores, or in local specialty markets.
    Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 29 Oct. 2024
  • Fifth course: Giant cream puff, sugared blackberries, caramel and candied pecans.
    Amanda Hancock, The Courier-Journal, 28 Oct. 2024
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  • Inside, a fireplace enhances the ambiance of the living area.
    Bay Area Home Report, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
  • The Mach 1 boots also use a polyurethane plastic with a thickness adjusted to enhance vibration damping and stability.
    Outside Editors, Outside Online, 11 Nov. 2024
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  • After all, removing arbitrary barriers to entry only improves an art form.
    PCMAG, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
  • Mulvey-Woolridge, who won approximately 51.1% of the vote, hopes to invest in law enforcement, improve roads and basic services and use tax dollars efficiently.
    Eleanor McCrary, The Courier-Journal, 6 Nov. 2024
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  • Other stars spruce it up a bit … and probably for a lot less money.
    Merle Ginsberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Nov. 2024
  • Using these picture modes should spruce things up enough for most viewers with any modern TV from brands like Sony, Samsung, Hisense, TCL, LG, and Roku.
    Ryan Waniata, WIRED, 12 Sep. 2024

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“Sweeten.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sweeten. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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