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And hey, did you know that the word “raptor”—which is often used to describe birds of prey—comes from the Latin verb rapio, which means to plunder, rob, ravish, or abduct?

From Slate • Feb. 21, 2026

The service might be minimal sometimes, but, hey, the food is good and cheap.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 6, 2026

"These conditions, it's not great throwing the football. But hey, we do what we need to do... We're off to the Super Bowl. Let's go!"

From Barron's • Jan. 26, 2026

“There’s never been any literature that said, hey, women who follow cycle syncing have better strength outcomes or have more energy,” she says.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 14, 2026

“Bring something for this old lady, hey? Nice stuff. Not the swill these buggers drink.”

From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer