gentlemen

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At the start of the 20th century, Southern California was home to an astonishing number of military academies designed to turn boys into officers and gentlemen.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

"I used to think they were gentlemen," Nasibo says of the British military.

From BBC • Apr. 19, 2026

Gentlemen too, sure, but no one writes or talks about gentlemen these days.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

“We’re in a tough spot, ladies and gentlemen, and I can’t identify a lot of good options, even as ships carrying Marines are heading for the Gulf,” he said.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

I see Master Clovell glaring at us, and I wonder how long Captain Smith will remain unshackled if he keeps talking this way about the gentlemen.

From "Blood on the River" by Elisa Carbone