how about that?
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“How about that?” she continued.
From Los Angeles Times
“How about that? The plant that ate Chicago.”
From Literature
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“How about that? How powerful is that? How profound is that? Boys will be boys and there is nothing wrong with that.”
From Los Angeles Times
How about that five-minute standing ovation when “Eleanor” has its world premiere at Cannes?
From Los Angeles Times
“How about that for leadership?” asked Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Ariz.
From Salon
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