sex

Example Sentences

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Times investigations found nine people who said they were paid small amounts of cash by recruiters to sue the county for sex abuse in juvenile halls.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

"I think anybody that's worked with either sex at a younger age knows there are some fundamental differences," he told BBC Radio 4's Today programme.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

Were these sons and daughters all big fans of the opposite sex who dreamed of happily ever after?

From Salon • Jun. 3, 2026

The precepts typically prohibit decisions based on race, sex and other factors.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

“But when you men wrong one of my sex, I cannot be silent.”

From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein