lad

Example Sentences

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I've been around barbecues, been in the pubs watching as a young lad, and there's nothing better than having that opportunity to play in them.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

In addition to being named Orson, the lad has chronic gastrointestinal distress and plays the bassoon.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

"There's lots more to come because Lewis is a very humble lad," Robinson said.

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

This is the story about a young lad from Leeds who evolved to set standards for hard work, professionalism and longevity - and earn respect from fans all over the world.

From BBC • Feb. 6, 2026

And he saw a tall and slender lad, who was neither his father nor his mother, except that he had his mother’s gravity and silence.

From "The Good Earth" by Pearl S. Buck