gay

Example Sentences

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Most gay and lesbian Americans seek what minorities have long sought: safety, dignity, stable relationships and the freedom to live ordinary lives.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

Almost 30 states have curbed or outlawed “therapy” that seeks to change minors’ sexual orientation or gender identity—that is, to make them stop being gay, bisexual, or transgender.

From Slate • Mar. 31, 2026

Pitchford said he unsuccessfully tried to leave the army twice, before telling a forces doctor that he was gay to try to get a medical discharge as a last resort.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

“Little by little, it became OK to be gay, but at the start? No,” he said.

From Salon • Mar. 29, 2026

“Next time, I’ll bring my mama’s potato salad to the gay cookout.”

From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro