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Example Sentences
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“Something about archery. Um. No. Something about casserole. And cake?”
From Literature
“Otherwise, there’s a library, a coffee shop, a dance studio. Um...We have three thrift and antique shops. And there’s the national park.”
From Literature
“Um,” she said, biting her lip.
From Literature
“Um,” said Tess, “is your hat the wrong shape?”
From Literature
“In the training tomorrow, um, will everyone be there?”
From Literature
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
