gentlemen

Example Sentences

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"These are not just gentlemen thieves, confidently swindling us of a few pennies here and there," says Craig Rice, who heads up the CDA.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

“We’re in a tough spot, ladies and gentlemen, and I can’t identify a lot of good options, even as ships carrying Marines are heading for the Gulf,” he said.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

Every night, the gentlemen suit up and the ladies don their finery, although nothing is as fancy as when the family hosts balls or extremely fancy dinners for special guests.

From Salon • Nov. 1, 2025

The viral clip of the show is the convenient entry point, but it sells short what the gentlemen have built.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 17, 2025

We draw closer and hear their plan: There are a dozen gentlemen, and over twenty of us.

From "Blood on the River" by Elisa Carbone