mates

Example Sentences

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"Half my mates, they're like: 'I can't lie, I've still got to catch up on the past few episodes, but I'm loving it so far'."

From BBC • May 20, 2026

"All my mates' mums, they're loving it more than my mates are," says 20-year-old Kush.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

Something about shared bathrooms, showers and bunk mates screams college and hostel life.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

These variations often reflect different approaches to survival, such as how individuals compete for territory or attract mates.

From Science Daily • Apr. 25, 2026

Down the path, beyond the pig-slaughter, Matt’s mates called to him to hurry and join them.

From "Gathering Blue" by Lois Lowry