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
“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
“I told him, ‘No, sir, I’m sorry.’” said the Augusta, Ga. native.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 11, 2026
“I’ve had enough. I’m coming across. You, sir, have been warned.”
From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el
The Oscar winner and the former football England captain are among 19 new sirs, while 21 damehoods have been announced, including singer and actress Elaine Paige and Regeneration novelist Pat Barker.
From BBC ● Jun. 13, 2025
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
Now, her maid is there, sirs; she is present in the chamber.
From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves" by M.T. Anderson
