cripes

Example Sentences

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

From Slate • Jun. 12, 2021

"I'll take a lot from you, but by cripes they's got to be a line drawed somewheres!"

From The Phantom Herd by Bower, B. M.

"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.

"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.

By cripes, they won't monkey twice with McAllister Montenay though!

From The Blind Lion of the Congo by Whitney, Elliott