lady
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Work on the project began last year with the sudden demolition of the East Wing, which used to house the offices of the first lady.
From Barron's ● Aug. 14, 2026
But she makes such heavy weather of Hermione’s speeches denying her infidelity—bringing a fiery righteousness and much volume to her lengthy protestations—that Gertrude’s famous phrase, “The lady doth protest too much,” rattled through my head.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 12, 2026
Video, 00:01:50Chad Le Clos: 'At 16 I saved a lady from drowning!'
From BBC ● Aug. 4, 2026
“There was a lady actually coming out from the bus, she just walked down, and they took her,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 28, 2026
“Miss van Veen,” Father said in his old-fashioned manner, “allow me to present to you our son, Willem. Willem, this is the young lady of whose talent and kindness you have heard us speak.”
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
We’re protective of what the world sees Cuba as, whether it’s the old ladies smoking cigars, or the American cause.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 28, 2026
The starkest contrast between two summertime TV hits about women navigating midlife’s challenges shows up in the way its leading ladies handle themselves in the kitchen.
From Salon ● Jul. 26, 2026
First ladies, in particular, make this truth impossible to ignore.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 30, 2026
"It was quite difficult with some because they were in quite some pain, there were two old ladies."
From BBC ● Jun. 24, 2026
“Mrs. Potter, it’s a pleasure to meet you and Miss Penelope,” the Atkinson ladies were saying, with formal bows and curtsies.
From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan
