lad
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And another poster wrote: "Mate as an England fan, what are you doing lad."
From BBC ● Jul. 15, 2026
“It’s a ballad for the real lad, an acceptable point where men can show a bit of emotion.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 11, 2026
"We know he's 18, a young lad, and they do silly things. Everyone's been that age," Ian said.
From BBC ● Jun. 5, 2026
But his stepfather was an engraver, and the precocious lad saw books with plenty of pictures.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 5, 2026
The Bishop of Bath and Wells said, “Now me lad, what’s your story, eh? And don't tell any porkies, remember as how you’re talkin’ to a bishop.”
From "The Graveyard Book" by Neil Gaiman
"A couple of lads I know did the camp last season and spoke really highly," said Keane.
From BBC ● Jul. 15, 2026
Speaking to journalists he added: "I think all of you should put every single pressure on the English lads."
From BBC ● Jul. 9, 2026
But him and the Portuguese lads that came were different.
From BBC ● Jul. 3, 2026
"Regarding Sunday, unfortunately that doesn't apply with the 1am start but going forwards we are absolutely backing our pubs so people can watch and support our lads, and it's coming home hopefully."
From BBC ● Jul. 2, 2026
They were the pride of Shantytown, the tall, blond, good-looking Nolan lads.
From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith
