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
“I am a loyal person,” Harris writes, which is not only self-justifying but has the slightly off-putting whiff of someone declaring, by golly, I’m just too honest.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 10, 2025
By golly, my blood pressure is already starting to come down.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 28, 2023
“By golly, I’m a never-king-salmon,” he said, of his own voting preferences.
From Slate ● Sep. 18, 2022
"By golly, somebody's floored her at last!" cried one of the men, grinning.
From "Matilda" by Roald Dahl
