phew

Example Sentences

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In an update to her social media on Friday, she said had completed chemotherapy: "Seems I'm not dead... So, phew, big relief."

From BBC • Feb. 26, 2026

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

“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

I just smell like soap, but there have been days, especially after gym class, when, phew, the odor easing out has been kinda ripe.

From "Blended" by Sharon M. Draper