Example Sentences

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To be fair, 2025 produced plenty of IPO doozies that investors would be wise to avoid until they demonstrate real technical fortitude.

From Barron's • Jan. 23, 2026

And I realize that you, having written “Hoax,” probably came across some real doozies for that.

From Salon • Nov. 14, 2023

There were shirts, bumper stickers, coffee mugs and doozies for sale.

From Washington Times • Aug. 28, 2023

And this year, buyers are agreeing to some doozies.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 27, 2021

No matter the attack against him — and there were some doozies — he dispensed with them quickly.

From Washington Post • Sep. 25, 2020