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golly

[gol-ee] / ˈgɒl i /
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gosh
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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

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

From Slate Dec. 13, 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

"By golly, somebody's floored her at last!" cried one of the men, grinning.

From "Matilda" by Roald Dahl




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