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golly

[gol-ee] / ˈgɒl i /
INTERJECTION
gosh
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It’s an argument that Superman’s golly gee spirit is his greatest asset, no subversion necessary.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 7, 2026

By golly, my blood pressure is already starting to come down.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 28, 2023

“It points to various purported sources of uncertainty and says, ‘Gosh, golly, analysis is impossible!’ ” said Siegel.

From Slate • Mar. 24, 2023

But, by golly, she has still been clocking in at the Garberville Pharmacy in neighboring Humboldt County.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 9, 2023

"By golly, somebody's floored her at last!" cried one of the men, grinning.

From "Matilda" by Roald Dahl




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