gentlemen

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"King George, as you know, never set foot in America. And please rest assured, ladies and gentlemen, I am not here as part of some cunning rearguard action."

From Barron's • Apr. 29, 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

“Ladies and gentlemen, please breathe through your clothing, stay low,” the Delta Air Lines flight attendant told passengers, some of whom had noticed a strange smell during takeoff.

From The Wall Street Journal • Sep. 14, 2025

Congratulations, gentlemen, your teams are in last place.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 13, 2025

I see the gentlemen hesitate, but then they lay down their arms.

From "Blood on the River" by Elisa Carbone