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sir

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


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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

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

Whether it is simply fewer courtiers, a bit less ceremony, no more people calling him sir, or bowing.

From BBC • Nov. 30, 2025

Please, sir, can we have another order of that—and hold the rest?

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 18, 2025

“As I was saying earlier, sir, I’d like to have the elevator operator’s uniform so I can . . .” I hesitated, not wanting to say wash my dress.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu




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