sir

Example Sentences

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“But sir, that’s not evidence. That’s how they count the votes in California,” Welker said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

"I was aware of listening devices, yes, sir," Butterfield said at the time.

From BBC • Mar. 10, 2026

“I was loaded up with cash and they told me, ‘I’m sorry, sir, we can’t have you, you have 20 days to get out,’” Trump said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 22, 2026

The pair said becoming a dame and a sir respectively was "wonderful and humbling at the same time".

From Barron's • Dec. 29, 2025

“No, no,” said Emma, “it will not reckon low. A conundrum of Mr. Weston’s shall clear him and his next neighbour. Come, sir, pray let me hear it.”

From "Emma" by Jane Austen