young lady

Example Sentences

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“People are ignoring the fact that this young lady is dead,” he said.

From Salon • Feb. 21, 2026

“This young lady was in her bed asleep, along with her three other roommates, and she woke up and there was this person inside her room,” said White.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 10, 2025

"All I’m saying is that a young lady, a 10-year-old-girl, 9-year-old girl, 15-year-old-girl, doesn’t need 37 dolls," he said, not knowing that high schoolers don't usually play with dolls.

From Salon • May 7, 2025

He was Holly’s first and only boyfriend and it was no surprise he would fall for a girl like Holly, she was a caring and thoughtful young lady.

From BBC • Nov. 1, 2024

And then, "You have certainly grown while I was away, from a chit of a girl into a fine young lady."

From "Stardust" by Neil Gaiman