lo and behold

interjection

used to express wonder or surprise

Examples of lo and behold in a Sentence

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But then, lo and behold, here came Deus Ex Jesse to save things with a timely re-entrance into the storyline proper. ArsTechnica, 12 May 2025 But then lo and behold, on Monday, those same sleuths (plus a few gossip mags) took a look at Trump’s Instagram. Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2025 Calls were made for the NFL to embrace technology for spotting the ball, and lo and behold that’s what is coming for the 2025 season. Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 1 Apr. 2025 And, lo and behold, someone also wore that prior to me wearing it. Lauren Huff, EW.com, 11 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for lo and behold

Word History

First Known Use

1808, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of lo and behold was in 1808

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“Lo and behold.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lo%20and%20behold. Accessed 24 May. 2025.

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