gentlemen

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"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

“Ladies and gentlemen, here to play ‘Happy Birthday’ to Eva Mendes, we have the North Bergen High School marching band.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 6, 2026

I supposed gentlemen traveled with their valets, or whatever persons like Plunkett were called.

From "Secrets at Sea" by Richard Peck