ahem
Example Sentences
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And those members of the administration’s extended circle who are, ahem, free to trade.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 21, 2026
Some, ahem, “congratulations” are in order for Post Malone and his sweetheart Christy Lee.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 20, 2026
After I pointed out that, ahem, bolognese is meat, she directed me to Instagram dietitians for advice about protein intake.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 27, 2026
Water services are different, because the 'switch for a better deal' advice simply doesn't, ahem, hold water.
From BBC ● Apr. 1, 2025
“Would you, ahem, would you please wait until seven p.m., to allow me to apprise my corporate headquarters of recent developments?”
From "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston
