what in the world
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So what in the world of conceivable interventions could John Roberts, the institutionalist, take?
From Slate ● May 28, 2024
The Bruins will own it and save the rejuvenated Chip Kelly from another offseason of skepticism and derision, stop everybody from wondering why he’s still here and what in the world was Martin Jarmond thinking.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 15, 2022
“If Russia stops shelling these cities, what in the world will prevent the mission to cover these five miles?” he said.
From New York Times ● Aug. 11, 2022
If this isn’t a perfect project for the RHA to fund, what in the world is?
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 26, 2022
On day three, Mother calls up the stairs to ask what in the world I’m doing up there all day and I holler down, Just typing up some notes from the Bible study.
From "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett
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