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

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

“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