darn
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In terms of why she caught the world’s attention and ended up selling so darn many books and becoming such an icon, I think number one, of course, is her talent.
From Slate • Apr. 18, 2026
And I’d say that currying the favor of 84% is still pretty darn good.
From Salon • Mar. 27, 2026
Like Riley himself, his statue looked darn near perfect.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 22, 2026
"You don't get many people mending raw cashmere," said Wade, whose role is to meticulously inspect and darn any defects in the fabric by hand, before it is washed, cut and shipped around the world.
From Barron's • Feb. 20, 2026
“Carmen, honey, I don’t think that shawl would have made a darn bit of difference. You can’t hide your light under a bushel. And that old codger’s got eyes on his”—she notices me.
From "Before We Were Free" by Julia Alvarez
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Mr. Popper’s Penguins
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