there, there

phrase

used to tell someone not to be worried or unhappy
There, there, don't cry. Everything will be OK.

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Somewhere out there, there could be money with your name on it. Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 July 2026

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“There, there.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/there%2C%20there. Accessed 20 Jul. 2026.

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