whew
Example Sentences
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But whew boy, the situation is even worse than early reporting implied!
From Slate ● Jun. 9, 2023
“He’s been working for, whew, a long time, countless amounts of hours, rehab, in the gym, in the weight room. And I’m excited for him to get back.”
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 6, 2022
It was like, whew, because that stuff can wear on you after time.
From Salon ● Oct. 28, 2021
Being that upfront that early is, well, more of an “oh dear” than a whew, but change isn’t stubborn; like being in a state of play, it comes from being vulnerable.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 14, 2021
He lets go and whew, I can breathe again.
From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas
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