cripes

Example Sentences

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I was a pallbearer at her sister’s funeral, for cripes sake!

From Slate • Jun. 12, 2021

"By cripes, we'll tote him out," declared Big Medicine, pushing ahead of Chip in his enthusiasm.

From The Happy Family by Bower, B. M.

But–aw cripes, dang these lawyers, I don’t want to monkey around–gimme a hundred thousand dollars and she’s yours.”

From Wunpost by Coolidge, Dane

Oh, cripes, Norry," Hugh said a little impatiently, "you exaggerate all my virtues; you always have.

From The Plastic Age by Marks, Percy

"By cripes, Luck's got to sleep in the hay loft—er I will," Big Medicine growled, making the boards of his bunk squeak with the flop of his disturbed body.

From The Phantom Herd by Bower, B. M.