as in why
how surprising, doubtful, or unbelievable
what! I can't believe we won!
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Interjection
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The ceiling is probably just an inch north of a league-average starting pitcher, but oh man, would that be a victory for the player, given what he’s gone through over his career.—
Eno Sarris,
New York Times,
20 May 2025 -
People talk about, oh, this is America versus China.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 May 2025
Interjection
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And hey, maybe Versant will buy all those unwanted cable channels anyway.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
14 May 2025
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But hey, her Texas accent was pretty good, at least to my northerner ear.—
Lizzie Logan,
Vulture,
2 May 2025
Interjection
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Yes, this recipe calls for more salt than most other cookie recipes with similar yields (well, besides our Copycat NYC Bakery Giant Chocolate Chip Cookies).—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 May 2025
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As for the near future, well, consider that Tyreek is scheduled to count $51.9 million against the salary cap in 2026.—
Chris Perkins,
Sun Sentinel,
19 May 2025
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“What.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/what. Accessed 27 May. 2025.
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