mirabile dictu
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His house — which, mirabile dictu, still stands, as a museum, in Wilmington — was generous in its hospitality.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 3, 2023
They should be dreamily wondering if they could somehow pull off a miracle and win the Pac-12 North, maybe even — mirabile dictu — make it to the Rose Bowl.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 19, 2021
And perhaps, mirabile dictu, a poetry collection will find itself among the chosen few.
From New York Times ● Jan. 16, 2020
But, mirabile dictu, that is what we do have here.
From Forbes ● Aug. 5, 2015
And in a while, having finished his pipe and knocked out the ashes, Mr. Ravenslee stretched his long limbs upon the chintz-covered sofa, and, mirabile dictu, immediately fell asleep.
From The Definite Object A Romance of New York by Farnol, Jeffery
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