golly
Example Sentences
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It was under my shirt, and it was just a rope necklace, golly, that my mom had bought me when I was in high school.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 26, 2026
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
“It points to various purported sources of uncertainty and says, ‘Gosh, golly, analysis is impossible!’ ” said Siegel.
From Slate ● Mar. 24, 2023
“If you could see the pile of rubble, by golly, what a job that’s going to be.”
From Washington Post ● Mar. 17, 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
