ma'am

Example Sentences

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When asked by Prof Mason whether he would describe the distance between Nicole and Xielo as being a "significant" distance, he said: "On the balance of probabilities, yes ma'am."

From BBC • Feb. 3, 2026

“You’re following us, ma’am, we are doing an operation,” the agent says.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 10, 2025

Get out there and get on with your day, ma’am or sir!

From Slate • Jul. 26, 2025

“No ma’am, I think we still need conversations,” said Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, when asked if she would vote to nominate Jordan.

From Salon • Oct. 17, 2023

‘She is sitting there all right, ma’am, as clear as daylight, but heaven only knows how she got there! Your Majesty is certainly not dreaming it this time!’

From "The BFG" by Roald Dahl