gentlemen

Example Sentences

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"I used to think they were gentlemen," Nasibo says of the British military.

From BBC • Apr. 19, 2026

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

From Barron's • Mar. 24, 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

He eyeballed Ivan’s attire, clucked his tongue at the gentlemen in Anya’s room, but didn’t say anything.

From Anya and the Nightingale by Sofiya Pasternack