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
“Hullo,” he said to the microphone, “hullo, hullo ...” A bell suddenly rang inside his hat.
From "Brave New World" by Aldous Huxley
"Oh, hullo, Jon. No, they just hate the rain, the same as us."
From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin
After a chorus of disappointed sighs, Bronwyn said, “Oh, hullo Jacob,” and returned her attention to the table.
From "Hollow City" by Ransom Riggs
I heard Beatrice shouting, “Hullo, hullo, don’t cut us off, exchange,” and then there was a click, and silence.
From "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier
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