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

He added there were some "very talented gentlemen on the ground", including UK special forces who were doing an exercise in the same place.

From BBC • Jan. 24, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 15, 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

“What! are we to have the pleasure of a call from Mr. Elton?—That will be a favour indeed! for I know gentlemen do not like morning visits, and Mr. Elton’s time is so engaged.”

From "Emma" by Jane Austen