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
One has become, mirabile dictu, a successful actor.
From New York Times
I’ve been on the road since the middle of February, and my calendar has me moving until the end of November, when, mirabile dictu, I will make my Carnegie Hall debut in concert, a sudden gift from the singers’ gods, who are crazy.
From New York Times
The wind suddenly shifted to the north-east, and the remnant of the sea-fog melted in the blast; and then, mirabile dictu, between the piers, leaping from wave to wave as it rushed at headlong speed, swept the strange schooner before the blast, with all sail set, and gained the safety of the harbour.
From Literature
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
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