lad

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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

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

He was also recorded saying "have a good night's sleep Watkins lad" as he was taken past the cell where the former singer was receiving medical treatment.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

In addition to being named Orson, the lad has chronic gastrointestinal distress and plays the bassoon.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

“Take care, lad, or you shall end up like me, stripped of any respectable rank and warming your shabby old hide at the fire of your enemies.”

From "Gregor the Overlander" by Suzanne Collins