gent

Example Sentences

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A well-educated cosmopolitan gent whose inherited family riches were expanded under his watch, a man who understood the economy and helped people manage their money, which was how he made money of his own.

From Slate • Nov. 28, 2023

Hiking ancient Roman roads, we encountered a friendly gent.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 30, 2023

Only in the last verse does the listener learn that it wasn’t a woman who left the now crazed gent, but a dog.

From New York Times • Mar. 17, 2023

UB40's Judge Jules described Jazz as an "incredible talent and a complete gent", while DJ and radio presenter Mistajam remarked that Jazz's "words and performances touched so many of us".

From BBC • Dec. 24, 2022

I leave the gent to his reading and start down the corridor in search of a seat.

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin