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Example Sentences

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There are things money can’t buy which, Tom $teyer — er, Steyer — is just the latest to discover.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

A friendly game against, er, whoever, or a momentous day for the Scottish national team and the chosen ones bound for the States - same difference.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

We should just accept that we’re better off living in a van – er, cabin by the river.

From Salon • Mar. 23, 2026

For example, a Substack column by Todd Legum, Rebecca Crosby and Noel Sims contrasts the terrible death toll of the war with the casino behavior of some … er … remarkably well-informed people.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 3, 2026

“I’ll just go and — er — finish off,” said Harry hastily, hurrying to pick up his fallen telescope and trainers.

From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling