lad

Example Sentences

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"He was a natural lad, a lovely lad," said McIlroy.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

"I was sitting there thinking, 'three years ago that young lad was playing for me', and now I was watching him changing the game on 'Super Sunday' on the TV," said Dorrian.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

A local lad, with the world at his feet, committed to Old Trafford for another five years.

From BBC • Apr. 30, 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

The older lad shrugged, “Summon up a spirit from the dead, for all I care!”

From "A Wizard of Earthsea" by Ursula K. Le Guin