sir

Example Sentences

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“No, sir, that’s not the goal,” Theiling said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 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

"That's over, sir," captain Suryakumar Yadav said on Saturday.

From BBC • Mar. 8, 2026

“Their claim was self-defense, sir / Just don’t believe your eyes,” Springsteen sings with his familiar rasp.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 29, 2026

"Okay, but next time you'll decide. Please, sir," Rani calls loudly.

From "Born Behind Bars" by Padma Venkatraman