lad
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While the press focuses on celebrity award winners, Lawrence says he was glad to showcase people like Michael Akers a "young lad with a disability... who set up a charity advocating for other children".
From BBC ● Jul. 19, 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
The lad born in Christchurch and made in Cumbria, who became one of the most influential figures in English cricketing history.
From BBC ● Jun. 29, 2026
"Elliot was quiet, self-effacing lad at school," says Roys.
From BBC ● Jun. 23, 2026
"Mind your head, lad," said Duffle a moment too late, for Shasta had already bashed his forehead against the low lintel of the door.
From "The Horse and His Boy" by C.S. Lewis
"LASK deserve to go through with that performance. I feel for the lads because I've been in that situation as well."
From BBC ● Aug. 25, 2026
"I just kept reminding the lads - even if you are behind things can change."
From BBC ● Jul. 30, 2026
"It can't be done differently, it can't. Our lads need to be replaced. But nobody volunteers," he says.
From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026
"A couple of lads I know did the camp last season and spoke really highly," said Keane.
From BBC ● Jul. 15, 2026
Already, apart from many younger lads, more than a hundred sturdy hobbits were assembled with axes, and heavy hammers, and long knives, and stout staves; and a few had hunting-bows.
From "The Return of the King" by J.R.R. Tolkien
