uh
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Origin of uh
First recorded in 1595–1605
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Example Sentences
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It’s a sign of weakness to, uh, provide accountability following screw-ups.
From Slate • Jan. 31, 2026
"This was happening about eight minutes ago. I just figured out how to, how to call someone. Uh, uh it's really an emergency."
From BBC • Jan. 22, 2026
‘Actually I, uh, roughed out a draft of it while you were at that, uh, baby thing. Do you mind?’
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 29, 2025
“Uh, let’s see, uh? No, I would never do that.”
From Salon • Nov. 20, 2025
“Mr. Whitby, these are my friends, Alex and, uh, Ryan.”
From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros
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