sir

Example Sentences

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“But sir, that’s not evidence. That’s how they count the votes in California,” Welker said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

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 loaded up with cash and they told me, ‘I’m sorry, sir, we can’t have you, you have 20 days to get out,’” Trump said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 22, 2026

"Yes sir," Mendoza responds, and goes on to confirm that Safa's father was not armed.

From BBC • Nov. 16, 2025

“I do think, sir, with all due respect, that my father, Dr. Wong, the Supreme Marveller Judge, would want me happy.”

From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton