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Recent Examples of Synonyms for what
Interjection
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Why, oh why, do the Rangers keep throwing away almost certain victories in the final minutes of playoff games?—
FILIP BONDY,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2017
Interjection
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Five of the six trustees voted for the measure to instruct city staff to negotiate a redevelopment agreement for the two properties with Holladay Properties, while Trustee Lauren Roman voted no.—
Evy Lewis,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026
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Voting no were Vice Mayor Randy Strauss and Commissioner John Graziano.—
Rafael Olmeda,
Sun Sentinel,
11 Mar. 2026
Interjection
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But hey, Big Pork would make big bank.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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And this week – hey, look at that!—
Chris Brennan,
USA Today,
12 Mar. 2026
Interjection
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By comparison, the Dominican Republic team has four starters on its roster, and the rest of its relievers are, well, relievers, eliminating the need to guarantee innings.—
Johnny Flores Jr,
New York Times,
14 Mar. 2026
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So even if Willis and the defense flop this season, Miami still be positioned to land one of those QBs without going into this season trying to lose like, well, the hapless Washington Wizards.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
14 Mar. 2026
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