lad

Example Sentences

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But his stepfather was an engraver, and the precocious lad saw books with plenty of pictures.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

Brendan Flynn, owner of The Kiln coffee shop in Stewartby, said the resort was a "dream come true" for a local lad, but was concerned big chains could move in and take over.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

He added that people wanted a "local lad" to represent them, who lives in and knows the area, and "knows the people and is well in tune with that".

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

You would suddenly be a young lad who wanted to be a professional footballer, what can I see behind the scenes - anything insightful to make me think what they do behind the scenes?

From BBC • May 24, 2026

The older lad shrugged, “Summon up a spirit from the dead, for all I care!”

From "A Wizard of Earthsea" by Ursula K. Le Guin