lad

Example Sentences

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

"He is a very competitive lad," said Brook.

From BBC • Feb. 22, 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's a sensitive lad, one who is keen to do well here... I think he can continue to improve just like we have to," said Milan coach Massimiliano Allegri.

From Barron's • Dec. 28, 2025

‘Choose a lad or two, and go and fetch him to my house. You’ll not have need to go near the old Hobbiton village over Water. My Jolly here will show you.’

From "The Return of the King" by J.R.R. Tolkien