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ahem

[uh-hem, hem] / əˈhɛm, hɛm /




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That brings us to our call of the day from Yardeni Research, which has just raised the bar, ahem, on gold’s outlook next year.

From MarketWatch Dec. 23, 2025

The picture of Russia emerging triumphant and legitimized from such a deal is, ahem, at variance with reality.

From The Wall Street Journal Nov. 25, 2025

Water services are different, because the 'switch for a better deal' advice simply doesn't, ahem, hold water.

From BBC Apr. 1, 2025

From this final season, the ninth episode is a standout, where Guillermo’s cousin Miguel, played by Frankie Quiñones, arrives to help him battle other vampires, including barista vampires — ahem, I mean artists and writers.

From Los Angeles Times Dec. 16, 2024

“Would you, ahem, would you please wait until seven p.m., to allow me to apprise my corporate headquarters of recent developments?”

From "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston




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