hmm
Britishinterjection
Example Sentences
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Or was it ‘Apocalypse Now’? Hmm.
From Salon
“Hmm … are we counting chasing Woo?”
From Literature
“Hmm,” she replied, trying to sound displeased.
From Literature
“Hmm, why so many feathers? Were you trying to fly back to England?”
From Literature
“Hmm. I don’t see the connection. And if I read my cabin boys right,” he added slyly, “you know something you’re not saying.”
From Literature
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