mates

Example Sentences

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And I work at home; no office mates say, “Cute shoes!”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026

I’m assuming that you know all of your trip mates, and their strengths, pretty well.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

Researchers thought this social structure could give females access to many different potential mates over time.

From Science Daily • Jun. 4, 2026

Written by Mr. Carney and Peter McDonald, who also contributes a funny supporting turn as one of Rick’s band mates, it stumbles into a bog of bitterness, quarreling and unseemly behavior.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

His cage mates hushed him and even nudged him with their feet, but he took no notice.

From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers