sweetening

present participle of sweeten
as in enhancing
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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  • According to that documentation, the goals of the grant were to develop sustainable feminine hygiene products using regenerative cotton, wool, and industrial hemp while enhancing education through an extension program that teaches women and girls about menstrual health and reusable products.
    Dan Ruetenik, CBS News, 10 Mar. 2025
  • And don’t forget to take breaks — just as in the sea slug, taking time to rest after a study session allows your mind to digest the new information, enhancing memory and slowing down forgetting.
    Nikolay Kukushkin, Big Think, 10 Mar. 2025
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  • Yong Kwon studies historical industrial policies for their application today in improving a country's economic performance and environmental outcomes.
    Yong Kwon / Made by History, TIME, 7 Mar. 2025
  • The firm says investor sentiment is improving around the utility company.
    Michael Bloom, CNBC, 7 Mar. 2025
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“Sweetening.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sweetening. Accessed 3 May. 2025.

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