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hey

[hey] / heɪ /




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That will raise taxes on higher earners — but, hey, them’s the breaks.

From MarketWatch Aug. 27, 2026

“But hey, whatever’s resonating, whatever brings a little bit of joy. Whatever brings a little bit of that stick it to ’em,” she said, doing the thing.

From Slate Jul. 30, 2026

But hey, if you have a voracious sweet tooth, you can always double down on the sweetness.

From Salon Jul. 20, 2026

Not quite as riveting or suspenseful as the version in the book but, hey, she did OK in the end.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 21, 2026

“But hey, you better get going if you want to catch Denny.”

From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila




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