phew

Example Sentences

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You can purchase most of these gifts in person in Los Angeles and at the last minute, phew.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 2, 2022

"It was a real joy to be like, 'Oh, phew, I can write again. Thank God.'"

From BBC • Feb. 1, 2022

“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

But I had a lot more fun watching the performances this week than I ever expected, so that's a great big "phew" from the peanut gallery, and I'll eventually learn to trust the producers.

From Salon • Jul. 15, 2010

Genie braced for that argument to start back up when, phew, Ernie came out the door.

From "As Brave As You" by Jason Reynolds