whew

Example Sentences

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But whew boy, the situation is even worse than early reporting implied!

From Slate • Jun. 9, 2023

“Nineteen is, whew, I don’t know any place else that’s done that,” said Margaret Moore, Garza’s predecessor as the district attorney of Travis County.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 19, 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