over the rainbow
Example Sentences
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Imagine the emotions of listening to Garland, eyes raised and in a longing voice, singing, “Somewhere over the rainbow, skies are blue…”
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026
Once or twice in twinkling climaxes he can get a little corny, but he catches himself and shows there is profundity just over the rainbow.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 31, 2022
“Somewhere over the rainbow bar and grill / It's a damn good story / And there's still more to tell,” a verse in the song goes.
From Fox News • Nov. 1, 2020
A storm of public outrage over the rainbow flags erupted on social media and was whipped up by Egypt’s thunderous TV talk-show hosts.
From New York Times • Jun. 15, 2020
He swept one arm out to the east, over the rainbow lights of the city.
From "A Wish in the Dark" by Christina Soontornvat
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