phew
Example Sentences
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This postseason features two rising-star rookie quarterbacks, at least two Week 1 rematches and one big phew.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 5, 2025
"It was a real joy to be like, 'Oh, phew, I can write again. Thank God.'"
From BBC ● Feb. 1, 2022
“Captaining your country, going out at Wembley, captaining Arsenal to 10 trophies, playing your first game – they’re all amazing things. But, phew, saving people’s lives takes it out of all context.”
From The Guardian ● Jan. 31, 2020
“I don’t know how many kilometers I was alone - phew, it was a bit risky but I tried to up the pace and I really profited.”
From Washington Post ● Jul. 17, 2018
Genie braced for that argument to start back up when, phew, Ernie came out the door.
From "As Brave As You" by Jason Reynolds
