oh dear

Example Sentences

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The percussion swells, the clatter harmonizes and his romance collapses, leaving Rudy alone in his bedroom with a lamp attached to — oh dear — a Clapper.

From New York Times • Apr. 4, 2024

Now, the Rahimi case is on its way to — oh dear — the Supreme Court.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 2, 2023

So I'd get it out and think, " Ugh, oh dear."

From BBC • Oct. 22, 2020

My debt hasn’t really affected my relationship with them, but in terms of my social or romantic relationships, oh, dear God.

From Slate • Jul. 16, 2020

Oh dear oh dear oh dear, thought Duane.

From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el