gentlemen

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Mr Ratcliffe described the former students as "magnificent, young gentlemen".

From BBC • May 24, 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

“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

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 15, 2026

“Ladies and gentlemen, according to Rule 5 of the regulations, Robert Fischer has lost the game. He has not turned up within the stipulated hour of time.”

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady