gentlemen

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“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

Every night, the gentlemen suit up and the ladies don their finery, although nothing is as fancy as when the family hosts balls or extremely fancy dinners for special guests.

From Salon • Nov. 1, 2025

Mr Rose said Adams "was one of the warmest gentlemen you could wish to work with" and there was "nothing Tony couldn't do".

From BBC • Oct. 27, 2025

The viral clip of the show is the convenient entry point, but it sells short what the gentlemen have built.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 17, 2025

Miss Bates and Miss Fairfax, escorted by the two gentlemen, walked into the room; and Mrs. Elton seemed to think it as much her duty as Mrs. Weston’s to receive them.

From "Emma" by Jane Austen