sir

Example Sentences

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Imagine that conversation, in a thousand versions: Sorry, sir, but your flight is canceled.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Well, sir, I wouldn’t mind the uniform. In fact, I’d prefer to wear one.”

From Literature

I blurted out, at the same time Mae said, “Very good, sir.”

From Literature

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

From BBC

“Can I take the basket, sir?” the woman asked the bailiff.

From Literature