A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

OHDEAR

Sat, 10 Feb '24
"This can't be good"
Sun, 19 Nov '23
"Goodness!"
Thu, 26 May '22
Worrier's words
Thu, 4 Nov '21
"Goodness me!"
Mon, 12 Apr '21
"Hmm, that's not good ..."