He told the children a 'darling' [='charming'] story after dinner.
Be a 'darling' [='dear, sweetie'] and carry this inside for me.
They are the newest 'darlings of' the pop rock world.
(..) - . T . Do you think maybe he's compensating for something? Hey, wait. Wait up, Shrek. Hurry, darling. We're late. Hurry. - Hey, you! - . . (..)2001 Shrek