gentleman
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Initially introduced as an invisible scene partner for Meyers to scream-drawl at during his cornpone impersonations of the Republican gentleman from South Carolina, Mee-Maw evolved into a Southern gothic performance piece.
From Salon ● Jul. 14, 2026
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
Instead, he was met by a gentleman in his 60s.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 19, 2026
On his Christmastime visit home, in Milwaukee, his mother, who thought military school might turn him into a dashing accomplished gentleman, saw the bruises and never sent him back to the school.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 22, 2026
The day is quite cold, with a pale winter sun, and yet not a single gentleman has come to our cabin for an ember.
From "Blood on the River" by Elisa Carbone
Jewish by birth, Disraeli was a departure from the aristocrats and country gentlemen whose party he refashioned.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 12, 2026
“Ladies and gentlemen, it’s been such a beautiful day, I’m thinking why don’t we just do this right now and get married right now?”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 24, 2026
"There's a lot of discussion -- the MoU, the gentleman's agreements, the final deal. Words don't matter, ladies and gentlemen, we're about verification," Vance told reporters.
From Barron's ● Jun. 18, 2026
“There’s a lot of discussion, the MOU, the gentlemen’s agreements, the final deal—words don’t matter, ladies and gentlemen, we’re about verification,” he said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 18, 2026
“Are all your bets placed, gentlemen? Hmm? Any last-minute wagers?”
From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros
