lad

Example Sentences

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He was a great lad as well as a wonderful talent, and one of a kind in many ways!

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

This is the story about a young lad from Leeds who evolved to set standards for hard work, professionalism and longevity - and earn respect from fans all over the world.

From BBC • Feb. 6, 2026

The lad is only 10 years old, though, so he’ll have to wait: Nobody under 12 is allowed to fly.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 22, 2026

He has been at United since he was a young lad, has worked under the great Sir Alex Ferguson and played alongside some of the most illustrious names in the club's long history.

From BBC • Jan. 7, 2026

He stood proudly and saw this happen and he would not laugh when the clerks, who had scorned him before, now cried out, “Pretty characters the lad makes and he is a clever one!”

From "The Good Earth" by Pearl S. Buck