good afternoon
Americaninterjection
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Lawn bowls concludes with what could be a good afternoon for Scotland.
From BBC • Jul. 24, 2022
He went to the mike and was brief: “I hope you’re enjoying it as much as I am. And a very good afternoon to you all.”
From Seattle Times • Apr. 15, 2022
And though there will be one or two exceptions - good afternoon, Allan - most of the current squad won’t see the 2023-24 season.
From The Guardian • Oct. 17, 2021
It was a very pleasant good afternoon Friday when Vin Scully picked up the phone.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 15, 2021
“Papa-Nnukwu, good afternoon sir,” Jaja and I greeted.
From "Purple Hibiscus" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
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