golly

Example Sentences

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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

Jerry’s this loving, sweet man and I think I’m that also, but Jerry is also a little too naive too: “Oh, golly gee,” while my humor is dark and blue.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 19, 2024

It’s rare that NFL teams set up succession plans, but by golly if that’s not how league insiders are interpreting recent coaching machinations by the Patriots and Cowboys.

From Washington Post • Jan. 31, 2023

I don’t agree with a lot of what they believe politically, but, by golly, they are personally what we all should be like.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 30, 2022

Country people we may be, but by golly yokels that you can hoodwink we are jolly well not!'”

From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell