mates
Example Sentences
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"I'm so proud of him, so proud of everyone, his mates, it's amazing," he said before getting the crowd of students to cheer for his son.
From BBC ● Aug. 13, 2026
The actor then addressed his former cast mates and the show’s producers, asking that they accept his apology for the stress his “actions have brought to this production.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 4, 2026
About a third of his Ph.D. lab mates ultimately went into quant, with roughly an equal share going into tech, he said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 30, 2026
This ability may have helped them reach leaves high in trees, appear more intimidating to predators, attract mates, or reproduce.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 20, 2026
“David’s mates are here,” Mom complains, rubbing her forehead.
From "A Place at the Table" by Saadia Faruqi and Laura Shovan
