gentleman
Example Sentences
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This gentleman came to the Capitol looking for a confrontation, and he got one.
From Salon • Mar. 5, 2026
“Escape at Dannemora” executive producer Stiller praised him as “brilliant” and Reese Witherspoon called her “Inherent Vice” co-star an “incredibly gifted, versatile actor” and a gentleman.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 29, 2026
A gentleman, Winston Churchill said, “buys his hats at Lock’s, his shoes at Lobb’s, his shirts at Harvie & Hudson, his suits at Huntsman, and his cheese at Paxton & Whitfield.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 15, 2026
Ford has confirmed he received the invite and called Kinew "a fine gentleman".
From BBC • Jan. 14, 2026
The gentleman in the bow tie opened a leather briefcase.
From "Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics" by Chris Grabenstein
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