golly

Example Sentences

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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

Oh by gosh, by golly, it’s time for this week’s Slate News Quiz.

From Slate • Dec. 13, 2024

“We can chop it down and, by golly, it pops up again the next day,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 28, 2024

“If you could see the pile of rubble, by golly, what a job that’s going to be.”

From Washington Post • Mar. 17, 2023

No doubt Frank would’ve cursed some more—busting out the golly gees and the gosh dams—but Percy interrupted by doubling over and groaning.

From "The Mark of Athena" by Rick Riordan