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dear me

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At first, she said, she thought: “‘Oh, no, dear me, I am a literary author.

From New York Times Jan. 4, 2023

Lap 52/67:Vettel made an error heading into the Saxe Turn, going too wide, and found himself unable to correct - there wasn’t the room - so into the barrier he went, and oh dear me!

From The Guardian Jul. 22, 2018

"But if it worked badly, like Credit Suisse, then, dear me, nothing can be allowed to be paid out."

From Reuters Apr. 13, 2017

Oh, that’s what it is — oh, dear me.

From Salon Dec. 4, 2015

“Well, dear me, I never thought we would have a penguin for a pet,” said Mrs. Popper.

From "Mr. Popper's Penguins" by Florence Atwater and Richard Atwater




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