there, there

phrase

—used to tell someone not to be worried or unhappy
There, there, don't cry. Everything will be OK.

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From there, there are numerous arrangements that can complicate who would be subject to the tax. — Anthony Izaguirre, Fortune, 13 Aug. 2026 There’s Beach Boys influence in there, there’s John Bonham influence in there. — Devon Ivie, Vulture, 11 Aug. 2026 Somewhere out there, there could be money with your name on it. — Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 July 2026 From there, there is an off-day before a six-game road trip to Detroit and New York. — Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 8 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for there, there

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“There, there.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/there%2C%20there. Accessed 15 Aug. 2026.

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