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The oh’s and ah’s from my sisters were wonderful to hear.

From "Where the Red Fern Grows" by Wilson Rawls

It was not spoken freely in words, merely in gestures and little ejaculatory "ah's," "oh's," and "too bad's"; but it was soothing to Dic, and sweet Miss Tousy gained a lifelong friend.

From A Forest Hearth: A Romance of Indiana in the Thirties by Major, Charles

The oh’s and ah’s and exclamations of approval, resultant of fairy cocktails, rewarded Beatrice for her expenditure.

From The Gorgeous Girl by Bartley, Nalbro

Bond gave vent to all the "oh's" and "ah's" that indicate the perfect visitor.

From Under the Skylights by Fuller, Henry Blake

Now he took the hands of Arthur and Isabel together, and Mrs. Morris laughed more sweetly and with more oh's and ho's than ever; for Isabel sedately kissed Arthur's brother.

From Bylow Hill by Yohn, F. C. (Frederick Coffay)