ma'am

Example Sentences

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“You’re following us, ma’am, we are doing an operation,” the agent says.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 10, 2025

Get out there and get on with your day, ma’am or sir!

From Slate • Jul. 26, 2025

At the time, her friends saw no reason to doubt her, with one even jokingly calling her "ma'am" in a WhatsApp message.

From BBC • Oct. 18, 2024

Cohen said: "No ma'am," adding that it was not enough work for him to send an invoice.

From Salon • May 14, 2024

“Well, ma’am, that’s a mighty interesting way to think.”

From "Ruby Holler" by Sharon Creech