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

Jerry’s this loving, sweet man and I think I’m that also, but Jerry is also a little too naive too: “Oh, golly gee,” while my humor is dark and blue.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 19, 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

I don’t agree with a lot of what they believe politically, but, by golly, they are personally what we all should be like.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 30, 2022

“By golly, they are gone! But there’s something else in the basket.”

From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls