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Example Sentences

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The number of licensed toys I had as a kid for characters I really didn’t give a damn about is embarrassingly exorbitant.

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026

“The sentiment that I think was registering for people back then was ‘I remember what my old prices were, and damn it—I want them back.’”

From Barron's • May 27, 2026

“I just call them a damn good squad of players,” says Steve McClaren, Eriksson’s assistant before taking over as manager, when asked about the ‘golden generation’ label.

From BBC • May 10, 2026

And no matter how irritating it may be to hear, “Sounds like somebody’s got a case of the Mondays” feels better than “Buck up and do your damn job.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

At one point I stood up straight, balanced my tool against the damn tree and wiped the sweat out of my eyes.

From "We Were Here" by Matt De La Peña