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sir

[sur] / sɜr /
NOUN
a title of address
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WEAK


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In another instance, Rameshbhai Parmar, a school principal in Gujarat, died in his sleep after a stressful day of SIR work, his family alleged.

From BBC • Dec. 7, 2025

India's Supreme Court is currently hearing a batch of petitions challenging the SIR, with petitioners demanding publication of the deleted names - about 6.5 million - with reasons for their removal.

From BBC • Aug. 13, 2025

Most residents had little to no idea about SIR or its impact, and many weren't sure if officials had even visited their homes.

From BBC • Aug. 10, 2025

While the draft roll was being published, we travelled to Patna and nearby villages to hear what voters think of SIR.

From BBC • Aug. 10, 2025

SIR: The very delicate words you have found to express to the King your friendly feelings have greatly touched His Majesty.

From Songs of Heroic Days by O'Hagan, Thomas




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