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Rings are certainly less obtrusive than a smartwatch, many of which are pretty darn clunky.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 28, 2026

“But I darn well believe it’s important that the coding is done and done well.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 17, 2026

If voters still have some spots left on their ballots, I urge them to consider Skye P. Marshall, who is half of the reason ‘Matlock’s’ central friendship works so darn well.”

From Los Angeles Times ● May 21, 2026

“Unless you think there is a real slowdown in tech investment, the backdrop is pretty darn good.”

From Barron's ● May 1, 2026

And I never, ever wanted to read another darn book like a stuttering old fool.

From "Worth" by A. LaFaye

There, the mother darns socks and sweeps the endless dust, while the thoroughly American children daydream in midcentury fantasia.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 17, 2026

Instead, Alcott subverted everyone’s expectations by marrying Jo off to the exact opposite of Laurie: a stuffy, paternal German professor who darns his own socks.

From Slate ● Dec. 25, 2019

Mrs. Fry still does the cooking and darns her husband's socks.

From Time Magazine Archive

The wife, Helen, darns his socks and whines testily, "When was the last time you cut your toenails?"

From Time Magazine Archive

Mam darns my socks and throws an extra coal on the fire to heat up the iron to press my shirt.

From "Angela's Ashes: A Memoir" by Frank McCourt