lad
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The lad needs broad shoulders to carry the weight of expectation but the Raiders can hardly do worse than last season.
From BBC ● Sep. 8, 2026
In the video, uploaded to a Russian recruitment account, Townsend described himself as "a normal working-class lad from Yorkshire".
From BBC ● Aug. 24, 2026
Others think Rashford is too good to be discarded; a local lad who would benefit from an arm around the shoulder and is capable of making a significant impact in Carrick's team.
From BBC ● Aug. 5, 2026
Starting five shots back on Sunday, local lad Fleetwood had to swing well, play smartly and stay calm in the eye of the storm.
From BBC ● Jul. 19, 2026
"Mind your head, lad," said Duffle a moment too late, for Shasta had already bashed his forehead against the low lintel of the door.
From "The Horse and His Boy" by C.S. Lewis
He explained he had always wanted to be a soldier and that like "all the young lads" he had wanted to play his part in defending his country.
From BBC ● Aug. 29, 2026
The lads get to spend loads of time together.
From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2026
"How come these lads can do that in my seat here when we can't do that at an Everton home game?"
From BBC ● Jul. 21, 2026
"I missed the whole season, and we got relegated. A lot of the young lads still got good moves; Harry Maguire went to Leicester, Andy Robertson went to Liverpool, Sam Clucas to Swansea."
From BBC ● Jul. 15, 2026
The lads he was instructing ranged in age from eight to twenty.
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
