heaven knows
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Heaven knows it wasn’t her clothes; our little watch shop had never made much money.
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A gift from the tsar was something to brag about, and heaven knows Madame Babushkinov liked to brag about her dacha.
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“All right, Mrs. Penworthy,” Lord Fredrick said, feigning interest, “you’ve some experience taking care of babies, I expect? Heaven knows I don’t.”
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Heaven knows that’s been my 2025.
From Los Angeles Times
It wasn’t until more recently, first with “Where Are You” and later “Heaven Knows,” that Rodríguez began to explore a more retro and soulful approach.
From Los Angeles Times
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