manhood
Example Sentences
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It’s why the standards around manhood remain confused.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 22, 2026
"It's almost like he is trying to reach for this glorified manhood that he cannot embody anymore," said Sabrina Karim, a political science professor at Cornell University.
From Barron's ● Jun. 11, 2026
If the truth about manhood is what Gyllenhaal has been seeking, whatever revelations he’s come to over the last six years look strikingly familiar.
From Salon ● May 27, 2026
He likened the war to a test of manhood for boys.
From BBC ● Apr. 9, 2026
It was a sacred time; I felt happy and fulfilled taking part in my people’s customs and ready to make the transition from boyhood to manhood.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
