gentleman

Example Sentences

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

Nearby was an older gentleman standing tall with a bright red banner.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

He pays for most of their dates, but he’s old-fashioned and believes the gentleman should always pay.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 13, 2026

“You must be quicker if you are to be successful,” Sir Thomas Heneage, the court’s gentleman usher, told him.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

I know you to be a sportsman and a gentleman, and I am looking forward to some exciting chess games with you.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady