gentleman

Example Sentences

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Tadcaster's mayor Ricard Sweeting described the notoriously publicity-shy businessman as a "true gentleman" and a "man of principle".

From BBC • Jul. 1, 2026

But the day of the shoot — there was a biscuit rig on the car, and the gentleman working the biscuit rig did a test run and lost control of the car.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 18, 2026

Copley came from Irish immigrant stock, but made himself a gentleman.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

This gentleman clearly enjoys his work in television news and finds it stimulating and exciting.

From MarketWatch • May 20, 2026

Harriet could just answer, “Oh! dear, yes,” before the gentleman joined them.

From "Emma" by Jane Austen