dang

Example Sentences

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In an online tribute, Smashing Pumpkins front man Billy Corgan wrote: “Finally, the dang secret is out! Their place among the greats secure, their influence on the generations patently obvious.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

“I used to sit in those meetings, saying I’m pretty dang sure that our competitors’ CEOs are not sitting in these weekly engineering reviews and not driving their companies as fast,” McNeill said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 28, 2026

And it’s kind of one of those movies like, you know, you forget that you go to the movies, it’s gonna be a little fun, maybe a little cheesy, but dang it, I’m here.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 8, 2026

There's no doubt a fair segment of Steves's loyal fanbase that associates him exclusively with fairytale castles and scenic boat rides, as the genial television host who describes Iceland as a "dang popular" destination.

From Salon • Feb. 28, 2025

Is it my fault that Katie volunteered to do the whole dang project?

From "Liar, Liar" by Gary Paulsen