mates

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Written by Mr. Carney and Peter McDonald, who also contributes a funny supporting turn as one of Rick’s band mates, it stumbles into a bog of bitterness, quarreling and unseemly behavior.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

The Merseyside mates applied in January 2025, after finishing their A-levels, and eight months later they were on a plane to the start line.

From BBC • May 21, 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

No notice was taken of Amy’s flight, except by her mates, but the sharp-eyed demoiselles discovered that Mr. Davis was quite benignant in the afternoon, also unusually nervous.

From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott