darn
Example Sentences
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And I’d say that currying the favor of 84% is still pretty darn good.
From Salon • Mar. 27, 2026
Granted, a 3% annual increase in payments doesn’t guarantee you’ll outpace inflation — but it comes pretty darn close.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 26, 2026
"You don't get many people mending raw cashmere," said Wade, whose role is to meticulously inspect and darn any defects in the fabric by hand, before it is washed, cut and shipped around the world.
From Barron's • Feb. 20, 2026
“Gosh darn, you’ve got to slap him on the back.”
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 6, 2026
There must be something to take up one’s time—some clouds to darn, some weary wings to rub with liniment.
From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck
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