mates
Example Sentences
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Bon Jovi embraced his band mates in a group hug before heading off stage.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 25, 2026
This ability may have helped them reach leaves high in trees, appear more intimidating to predators, attract mates, or reproduce.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 20, 2026
“As long as you’re there with your mates, they’re playing an absolute banger, and you’re singing, it’s perfect.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 11, 2026
It was his brother and three of his mates, Michael said.
From BBC ● Jul. 10, 2026
That first night I slept on it the nightmare came back, as if my conscience wouldn’t permit me to find rest while my mates still suffered.
From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo
