manhood

Example Sentences

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"It's almost like he is trying to reach for this glorified manhood that he cannot embody anymore," said Sabrina Karim, a political science professor at Cornell University.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

They’re just men—nuanced, complicated, struggling to maintain a sense of normal, everyday manhood.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026

He likened the war to a test of manhood for boys.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

Jordan said he is talking about his journey because the way that prostate cancer and notions of manhood and masculinity are interwoven means men don’t like to talk about the disease — Black men especially.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 3, 2025

The war made its own demands, though; Joffrey's initia-tion into manhood would need to wait.

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin