sir
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Popularly known as "Sonam sir", Wangchuk is one of best-known public figures in the disputed Indian-administered territory of Ladakh and a well-known name in India.
From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026
He proclaimed “there was a lot of love in that room,” later telling the press, “They said, ‘We love you, sir, we love you.’
From Salon ● Jul. 14, 2026
“But sir, that’s not evidence. That’s how they count the votes in California,” Welker said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 7, 2026
“No, sir, that’s not the goal,” Theiling said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 4, 2026
"If you want to help, then can you help me find my grandparents, sir?"
From "Born Behind Bars" by Padma Venkatraman
Thank you for coming to Rhode Island, sirs and madams.
From Washington Times ● Sep. 28, 2018
Please do not toy with us, good sirs.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 18, 2016
"Now many owners are appearing. No sirs, this is Colombian heritage."
From Reuters ● Dec. 8, 2015
The penultimate poem demonstrates how imposing order affects perception: “Without structure/ there can be no mystery. Dear sirs, thank you for this service./ You have shaken down the Garden of Eden for its seeds.”
From Washington Post ● Jun. 9, 2015
Every other professor was happy with their yes, sirs and no, ma’ams, but Green had never been impressed with me.
From "Glitch" by Laura Martin
