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golly

[gol-ee] / ˈgɒl i /
INTERJECTION
gosh
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It’s an argument that Superman’s golly gee spirit is his greatest asset, no subversion necessary.

From The Wall Street Journal Feb. 7, 2026

By golly, my blood pressure is already starting to come down.

From Seattle Times Dec. 28, 2023

“It points to various purported sources of uncertainty and says, ‘Gosh, golly, analysis is impossible!’ ” said Siegel.

From Slate Mar. 24, 2023

But, by golly, she has still been clocking in at the Garberville Pharmacy in neighboring Humboldt County.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 9, 2023

“By golly, I’m shore glad to see you folks!” he said, ushering Miss Love toward the parlor door and ignoring me on the davenport in the hall.

From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns




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