Sentence examples for Goodness gracious from inspiring English sources

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The phrase "goodness gracious" is grammatically correct and can be used in written English.
It is an expression of surprise or astonishment and is typically used to show shock or disbelief. Example: Goodness gracious, I can't believe you ate the whole pizza by yourself!.

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Goodness gracious

interjection

Oh my God.

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"Goodness gracious".

The New York Times

Goodness gracious me.

The New Yorker

Goodness, gracious, stuff happens.

The New York Times

Goodness gracious, yes.

The New Yorker

"Goodness gracious!" Mr. Rumsfeld exclaimed.

The New York Times

Goodness gracious, I would never say that.

The New York Times

Goodness gracious no, not now anyway.

The Economist

Goodness gracious, he's a funny man.

The Guardian - Books

Goodness gracious, this is what we need to be doing.

The New York Times - Sports

Goodness gracious, wasn't he working for us?" Dick Cheney didn't answer.

The New York Times

Goodness gracious, believe me, nothing could be closer to the truth.

The New Yorker

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