gay

Example Sentences

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The newest presidential candidate, an openly gay Parisian educated in top schools, made history when he became France's youngest ever prime minister at the age of 34.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

On Capitol Hill, Frank was a vocal supporter of ending the "don't ask, don't tell policy" that kept gay and lesbian US military servicemembers from serving openly.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

Andrew Stier created the event to build community as a gay comedian trying to find his footing in Los Angeles.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

Fox also had his own spreadsheet, built around a Control-F search for terms like tribal, immigrants, diversity, inclusion, Indigenous, Native, equity, equality, marginalized, BIPOC, solidarity, citizenship, melting pot, social justice, and gay.

From Slate • May 14, 2026

She had even wrapped the cookies in gay red cellophane.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom