dear!

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“Thank you, dear!” she said, her eyes burning brightly.

Half Upon a Time James Riley 2010
Coraghessan Boyle, but few heard what Ray said despite an admonishment from Tess, who reportedly called out “Speak up, dear!” from her place in the audience.

Raymond Carver Carol Sklenicka 2009
Hello, dear! cried her mother, flinging open the door.

A Hopeless Romantic Harriet Evans 2006
“Oh, dear!” exclaimed Lady Hampton as she rushed into the room.

Chasing a Rogue Victoria Malvey 2002
The lady said, “Oh dear!” and I guess that snapped Harvey out of it.

Eighteen JAN BURKE 2002
“Don’t, dear!” said my wife, knitting her brows and putting her hand on mine.

The War of The Worlds H. G. Wells 2009
Thus she appeared in Koval’s office, flustering his aide with her silky request to speak with him even though, oh, dear! she had committed the unconscionable gaffe of showing up without an appointment.

CATALYST OF SORROWS Margaret Wander Bonanno 2004