goodness gracious

Example Sentences

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I wish to goodness gracious that PBS were in a position to do that.

From Salon • Feb. 25, 2025

Katie Hafner: So Lillian, oh my goodness gracious.

From Scientific American • Sep. 21, 2023

“The future of our American miracle is on the line in a way that I have not seen since, goodness gracious, since maybe I was in high school,” Mr. Pompeo said.

From Washington Times • Mar. 3, 2023

“That’s huge in Montana — my goodness gracious, we’re like 44th in family income,” he said.

From New York Times • Oct. 26, 2020

And goodness gracious, child, how untidy you are to be sure!'

From Despair's Last Journey by Murray, David Christie