gentlemen

Example Sentences

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Ladies and gentlemen, meet the Las Vegas Raiders.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

Gentlemen too, sure, but no one writes or talks about gentlemen these days.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 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

Captain Smith nods, and I wonder if he really does plan to be polite to the exalted gentlemen from here on in.

From "Blood on the River" by Elisa Carbone