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golly

[gol-ee] / ˈgɒl i /
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gosh
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Golly, I thought, either I’m getting better or the Turbo S is.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 30, 2025

As Golly tells Harriet in the film: “Knowing everything won’t do you a bit of good unless you use it to put beauty into this world.”

From Salon • Mar. 2, 2025

Golly, I wonder what will happen if we all get diarrhea or something.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 16, 2023

“Guy’s a clown. Golly, no shame,” Bumgarner told reporters after the game.

From Washington Times • Jul. 24, 2022

“So this is what I’m thinkin’,” Golly says.

From "Odd One Out" by Nic Stone




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