sir
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He proclaimed “there was a lot of love in that room,” later telling the press, “They said, ‘We love you, sir, we love you.’
From Salon ● Jul. 14, 2026
Among those who have come to see "Sonam sir" is Animesh Sahu, a 29-year-old engineer from Hyderabad.
From BBC ● Jul. 13, 2026
“But sir, that’s not evidence. That’s how they count the votes in California,” Welker said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 7, 2026
The president patted one student on the arm and asked if he was a "strong person," to which the boy replied "yes, sir."
From Barron's ● May 5, 2026
“Well, sir, I wouldn’t mind the uniform. In fact, I’d prefer to wear one.”
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
Thank you for coming to Rhode Island, sirs and madams.
From Washington Times ● Sep. 28, 2018
Please do not toy with us, good sirs.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 18, 2016
"Now many owners are appearing. No sirs, this is Colombian heritage."
From Reuters ● Dec. 8, 2015
Congratulations to England of the highest order, well played sirs.
From BBC ● Feb. 8, 2015
“Boys, that ain’t here nor there. I’ll take an even pound sterling, in the light of circumstance. Look’ee, sirs, fine as Hepplewhite and Hay.”
From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves" by M.T. Anderson
