uh
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Origin of uh
First recorded in 1595–1605
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"This was happening about eight minutes ago. I just figured out how to, how to call someone. Uh, uh it's really an emergency."
From BBC • Jan. 22, 2026
Yvonne Villarreal: Uh, is it sad that I’m sad?
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 14, 2025
Uh, I mean, I just…he liked me, I liked him.
From Slate • Oct. 2, 2024
Uh, but she wanted to make a contribution.
From Scientific American • Nov. 9, 2023
Uh, can you hold on for a second?
From "The Crossover" by Kwame Alexander
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