sir

Example Sentences

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The president patted one student on the arm and asked if he was a "strong person," to which the boy replied "yes, sir."

From Barron's • May 5, 2026

"I was aware of listening devices, yes, sir," Butterfield said at the time.

From BBC • Mar. 10, 2026

“Yes, sir, can I serve you your breakfast?”

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 18, 2026

“Deputy Alfred told Barber: ‘You know what, sir, let me see your hands and step away from the vehicle,’” the report read.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 11, 2026

“Before God, sir, I do not know this man; and I have never seen him and did not hire him to dig a gutter for me.”

From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson