sweetly

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

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

And to think, it all started so sweetly.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 9, 2025

Then she calmed down and said sweetly, “Will, I feel terrible about this. Your mother must go, by all means. She needs to get away. Anyhow, it’s her trip.”

From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns