what the hell
Example Sentences
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At an event last month, Trump said “I don’t know what the hell we’re going to do” in regards to the potential offering.
From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026
“Twenty-five years ago, Jay realized there were increasing concerns on Teton Pass, so he said, what the hell, I’m going to go up there and help,” said Kofinas.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 17, 2025
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer took his anger to the Senate floor, demanding "immediate answers" for "what the hell went on."
From Salon • Jun. 12, 2025
There were women who were bucking the system and doing what the hell they wanted to do, like blues women traveling the world.
From New York Times • Nov. 27, 2024
“It’s a request from a guy named Carl Abeyta in the Chamisa County Milagro district headquarters for a bunch of bulletproof vests. Now what the hell do I do with a thing like this?”
From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols
