lad

Example Sentences

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To find out the character of these players, I would go through numerous routes to make sure the lad I was going to sign indeed had the right credentials.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

"He is a very competitive lad," said Brook.

From BBC • Feb. 22, 2026

The lad is only 10 years old, though, so he’ll have to wait: Nobody under 12 is allowed to fly.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 22, 2026

He said you could always count on him in a game and you could always depend on him off the pitch as well, because he was an absolutely fantastic lad.

From BBC • Jan. 7, 2026

‘I don’t suppose you will be able to keep a diary, Frodo my lad, but I shall expect a full account when you get back. And don’t be too long! Farewell!’

From "The Fellowship of the Ring" by J.R.R. Tolkien