deary

Example Sentences

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It comes when Callas, resplendent even in a bathrobe, glides into the kitchen to sing at Bruna while the poor deary cooks her an omelet.

From Los Angeles Times

“I'm a Paragon of Taste with a tea marvel, dearies. British, specifically, but the pot can brew you any kind you like in an instant.”

From Literature

“Have a good time, dearies!” said Mrs. March, as the sisters went daintily down the walk.

From Literature

Step on a crack, my dearies, step on a crack and teach your granny to suck eggs from her one basket.

From The New Yorker

Deary, deary," she went on, "but it is coming down!

From Project Gutenberg