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But they were also uneasy; I had to make them feel OK about it by changing subjects quickly and reassuring them with the mask of the jolly good fellow.

From Salon May 27, 2023

“We’re doing everything we can; from signage and audio announcements to social media messages and deep cleaning,” said Heath Montgomery, spokesman for LAX, “but we rely most on individual passengers to be good fellow travelers.”

From Los Angeles Times Dec. 26, 2021

Contestant JR then solved it with the correct answer: "Jolly good fellow."

From Fox News Oct. 8, 2021

"Until a few weeks ago, I always wondered why "For he's a jolly good fellow" was sung at birthdays," posted Jake Campbell.

From BBC Sep. 18, 2015

“But you don’t intend to try till the proper moment? Bless my soul, what unearthly prudence! He’s a good fellow, Amy, but not the man I fancied you’d like.”

From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott




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