golly
Example Sentences
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It was under my shirt, and it was just a rope necklace, golly, that my mom had bought me when I was in high school.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 26, 2026
It’s an argument that Superman’s golly gee spirit is his greatest asset, no subversion necessary.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 7, 2026
Oh by gosh, by golly, it’s time for this week’s Slate News Quiz.
From Slate ● Dec. 13, 2024
“If you could see the pile of rubble, by golly, what a job that’s going to be.”
From Washington Post ● Mar. 17, 2023
"By golly, somebody's floored her at last!" cried one of the men, grinning.
From "Matilda" by Roald Dahl
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