damn

Example Sentences

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The number of licensed toys I had as a kid for characters I really didn’t give a damn about is embarrassingly exorbitant.

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026

“The sentiment that I think was registering for people back then was ‘I remember what my old prices were, and damn it—I want them back.’”

From Barron's • May 27, 2026

He added: “Homeownership—a cornerstone of the American dream—is too far out of reach, and rent is too damn high.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

“I just call them a damn good squad of players,” says Steve McClaren, Eriksson’s assistant before taking over as manager, when asked about the ‘golden generation’ label.

From BBC • May 10, 2026

And then outta nowhere he tosses the football to the side and takes off sprinting toward the water, dives under and starts swimmin’ freestyle like he’s damn Michael Phelps.

From "We Were Here" by Matt De La Peña