gentlemen

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

From BBC • Apr. 19, 2026

Eden kicks things off by announcing, “Ladies and gentlemen, this is Ballet Reign.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

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

From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026

Some gentlemen are dandies, but most dandies are not gentlemen.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 15, 2026

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