Example Sentences
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“Hullo, hullo, 2LO calling, 2LO calling,” a few thousand listeners heard through the hissing ether at 6 p.m. on Nov. 14, 1922.
From New York Times • Apr. 4, 2022
After a chorus of disappointed sighs, Bronwyn said, “Oh, hullo Jacob,” and returned her attention to the table.
From "Hollow City" by Ransom Riggs
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"Hullo, hullo, hullo!" the bird called down to her.
From "Matilda" by Roald Dahl
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“Hullo,” he said to the microphone, “hullo, hullo ...” A bell suddenly rang inside his hat.
From "Brave New World" by Aldous Huxley
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"Oh, hullo, Jon. No, they just hate the rain, the same as us."
From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin
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