sir
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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
Among those who have come to see "Sonam sir" is Animesh Sahu, a 29-year-old engineer from Hyderabad.
From BBC ● Jul. 13, 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
“I love that you’re polite, but don’t do the sir and mister thing. Makes me feel old. Just call me Uncle Ty. Deal?”
From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas
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
Congratulations to England of the highest order, well played sirs.
From BBC ● Feb. 8, 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
