good afternoon
Americaninterjection
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"I only took a six pack, but I donated to all the spectators and competitors. It was a good afternoon," he said of his winnings.
From Reuters ● Aug. 24, 2023
Lawn bowls concludes with what could be a good afternoon for Scotland.
From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2022
Who thinks a good afternoon is throwing the ball to the family’s dogs, Riggs and Harbor.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 27, 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
The men and women murmured good afternoon and ehe, kedu, and nno with the admiring respect that came with knowing who he knew.
From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
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